Product description
Unit models: CU-A281KR, CU-C281KR, CU-A28BKP5 and CU-C28BKP5. Units were sold at various times from January 2001 and August 2004.
See a list of details to help identify the product
Reason the product is recalled
Panasonic has identified some occurrences of a burnt soft-start resistor which impacts electrical usage at start-up and, in extreme cases, may cause over heating and heat scarring.
The hazards to consumers
Fire
What consumers should do
Telephone Panasonic Australia on 132 600 between 8.30am and 6.00pm EST Monday to Friday.
Details to help identify the product
Supplier running the recall
Panasonic Australia Pty Limited
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 2006/8718 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.
