Product description

  • PB36-L – 6-outlet surge protected IP55 powerboard,  grey in colour.
  • PB34UPD – 4-outlet surge protected IP55 powerboard with USB PD power supply, grey in colour.

Affected models are marked with either "PB36-L" or "PB34UPD" on the base of the powerboard.

Affected models are also marked with the date marking “8/24”.

Model

PB36-L, PB34UPD

Brand

Arlec

See a list of details to help identify the product

Reason the product is recalled

The powerboards do not comply with flammability requirements.

A seal to prevent water entering the powerboards is non-compliant. This can affect electrical parts causing the plastic materials to ignite.

The hazards to consumers

There is a risk of serious injuries or death, and damage to property if the powerboard catches fire.

Incidents have occurred.

What consumers should do

  1. Stop using the powerboard and unplug it from power immediately.
  2. Return the powerboard to any Bunnings store for a full refund.

Contact

Arlec Australia Pty Ltd
email: custservice@arlec.com.au
call: 03 9982 5111, 9:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Bunnings

Identifying numbers

Electrical approval number

SGS-250698-EA

Barcode number

9311644124313 and 9311644124306

SKU

0586165 and 0586163

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally
Online

Manufacturer country ID

China

Responsible regulators

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

Quote PRA number 2025/20417 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 Energy Safe Victoria if you have a question about the reason the product is recalled or the hazards to consumers.