Product description
Plastic pistol grip 40 Watt Soldering Iron and wooden barrel type 60 Watt Soldering Iron, both fitted with a European Plug having 2 round pins. The Soldering Irons were sold at Importers Salvage Centre stores in Ardeer, Dandenong and Hoppers Crossing between July 2005 and September 2007.
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Reason the product is recalled
The Soldering Irons do not have electrical safety approval and are fitted with European plugs having 2 round pins which are not allowed to be sold in Australia. The Soldering Irons and supply flexible cords also do not have adequate insulation thickness for safe operation at 240 Vac and could result in the user receiving an electric shock.
The hazards to consumers
Electric shock
What consumers should do
Customers should immediately stop using these two soldering irons and return them to place of purchase for a full refund. Further information is available from Midas Trading (Aust) Pty Ltd t/as Importers Salvage Centre telephone number 03 9363 7733 between 10am and 5pm EST Monday to Friday.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Importers Salvage Centre
Identifying product features
Plastic pistol grip 40 Watt Soldering Iron and wooden barrel type 60 Watt Soldering Iron, both fitted with a European Plug having 2 round pins. The Soldering Irons were sold at Importers Salvage Centre stores in Ardeer, Dandenong and Hoppers Crossing between July 2005 and September 2007.
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
Plastic pistol grip 40 Watt Soldering Iron and wooden barrel type 60 Watt Soldering Iron, both fitted with a European Plug having 2 round pins. The Soldering Irons were sold at Importers Salvage Centre stores in Ardeer, Dandenong and Hoppers Crossing between July 2005 and September 2007.
Where the product was sold
Victoria
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2008/9850 when contacting a regulator about this recall.
Recall and remedy questions
Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:
- a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
- concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.
