Home Timber & Hardware Group—Assorted Olsent Powerboards
PRA number: 2014/14374
Date published: 14th October 2014
Product information
Product description
Olsent Powerboard 4 Outlet Wide w/SP Model: D06-4F marked with Approval Identifier on unit: Q050594
Olsent Powerboard 6 Outlet Wide w/SP Model: D06-6F marked with Approval Identifier on unit: Q050594
Olsent Powerboard 4 Outlet 2 Pack Model: PG4PB marked with Approval Identifier on unit: RCM 5251
Olsent Powerboard 4 Outlet Model: PG-4PBS marked with Approval Identifier on unit: RCM5251
Identifying features
Olsent Powerboard 4 Outlet Wide w/SP Model: D06-4F marked with Approval Identifier on unit: Q050594
Olsent Powerboard 6 Outlet Wide w/SP Model: D06-6F marked with Approval Identifier on unit: Q050594
Olsent Powerboard 4 Outlet 2 Pack Model: PG4PB marked with Approval Identifier on unit: RCM 5251
Olsent Powerboard 4 Outlet Model: PG-4PBS marked with Approval Identifier on unit: RCM5251
What are the defects?
The electrical contacts of the sockets are poorly aligned and the plastic enclosures do not meet the flammability requirements of the applicable standard.
What are
the hazards?
There is a risk of overheating and fire.
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Traders who sold this product
This product was sold in
Home Timber & Hardware, Plants Plus and Thrifty-Link stores across Australia from July 2011 to September 2014
Supplier
Home Timber & Hardware Group
Supplier's web site
http://www.homehardware.com.au
What should consumers do?
Consumers should stop using the 4 and 6 outlet power boards and return them to their nearest
Home Timber & Hardware, Plants Plus and Thrifty-Link store to receive a full refund.
Home Timber & Hardware Group apologises for any inconvenience caused.
Advertisements and supporting documentation
FINAL HTH Electrical product safety recalls Ad.pdf (168.7 KB)
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