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.
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.
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
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.
