Product description
Flat Electrical Cable 2 Core and Earth PVC Insulated and Sheathed 450/750 CLASS 2 type, commonly known as “TPS”
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
The cables fail the required ageing tests of AS/NZS 5000.2. The insulation could become prematurely brittle with age.
The hazards to consumers
If the insulation becomes brittle and the cables are disturbed, the insulation could break and expose live conductors, resulting in possible electric shock or fires.
What consumers should do
Do not install the cable. Unused cable should be returned to the place of purchase for replacement.
House occupiers who are concerned that this cabling may have been used in their homes should contact their builder or licensed electrician and ask if they have used SKL brand cable in the wiring of the house. If SKL cable is identified, the home owner should contact SKL cables on (07) 3341 3216 for further action.
SKL are currently contacting all customers who have purchased and installed all affected products, and have engaged an electrical contractor to rectify this situation.
House occupiers who are concerned that this cabling may have been used in their homes should contact their builder or licensed electrician and ask if they have used SKL brand cable in the wiring of the house. If SKL cable is identified, the home owner should contact SKL cables on (07) 3341 3216 for further action.
SKL are currently contacting all customers who have purchased and installed all affected products, and have engaged an electrical contractor to rectify this situation.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Shanghai Mining Cable Pty Ltd
Who sold the product
SKL Cables Australia
Identifying product features
VVF2C1E105 (1.5mm2 TPS) marked with the year 2013, VVF2C1E205 (2.5mm2 TPS) marked with the year 2013, VVF2C1E004 (4mm2 TPS) marked with the year 2013, VVF2C1E006 (6mm2 TPS) marked with the year 2013
Identifying numbers
Other identifying numbers
VVF2C1E105 (1.5mm2 TPS) marked with the year 2013, VVF2C1E205 (2.5mm2 TPS) marked with the year 2013, VVF2C1E004 (4mm2 TPS) marked with the year 2013, VVF2C1E006 (6mm2 TPS) marked with the year 2013
Dates available for sale
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Where the product was sold
Queensland
Responsible regulators
Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.
Quote PRA number 2015/15070 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.
Product questions
Speak to the Electrical Safety Office (QLD) if you have a question about the reason the product is recalled or the hazards to consumers.