Product description

LINDA electric blanket, Super Slumber / Sleep Safe

Blankets sold at Harris Scarfe (NSW, SA, TAS and VIC) between March 2009 and November 2009 were recalled in May 2010.

In May 2011, GSM announced that the recall had been extended to include electric blankets sold at BIG W stores nationally from March 2007 to November 2009.

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

In instances where there is a severe bend in the electrical supply lead located at the connector to the blanket, there is a risk of an electrical short circuit.

The hazards to consumers

Possibility of electric shock/electrocution or fire.

What consumers should do

To ensure ongoing safe operation, GSM International has arranged to provide replacement controllers.

Consumers should phone 1300 373 199 or email service@gsmsales.com.au Between 9:00am - 4:00pm (Mon - Fri) to make arrangements for the replacement controller(s) to be sent to you.

To assist in the recall process, please inspect your blanket to confirm that your model number and batchcode is included in the recall.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Gerard Sourcing & Manufacturing

Who sold the product

BIG W and Harris Scarfe

Identifying product features

Models: SUPSLMAN-LS, SUPSLMAN-LS/F, SUPSLMAN-DQ, SUPSLMAN-DQ/F, SPLSFW-LS/F, SPLSFW-DQ/F, SSPSFW-K/F, SUPSLMAN-LS/TD Batch Codes: WE001/0702, WE001/0704, WE001/0708, WE001/0709, WE001/0711, WE001/0714, WE001/0804, WE001/0807, WE001/0813 and WE001/0815

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Models: SUPSLMAN-LS, SUPSLMAN-LS/F, SUPSLMAN-DQ, SUPSLMAN-DQ/F, SPLSFW-LS/F, SPLSFW-DQ/F, SSPSFW-K/F, SUPSLMAN-LS/TD

Batch Codes: WE001/0702, WE001/0704, WE001/0708, WE001/0709, WE001/0711, WE001/0714, WE001/0804, WE001/0807, WE001/0813 and WE001/0815

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2011/12679 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.