Every day Product Safety Australia issues recall notices for a variety of products. Some of these recall notices concern the sort of products the caravan and camping community uses.
Unless you visit the Product Safety website regularly, you will be none the wiser if something you use is the subject of a recall notice. Here’s a list of the recall notices we have found recently.
Airbag Man — Airbag Man inflation coil and wand with digital gauge
- PRA number: 2023/20002
- Campaign number: ABM-AC7401AD-23
- Published date: 22 Dec 2023
- Dates available for sale – 23 Dec 2022 – 11 Oct 2023
Product Description:
Coiled hose and wand with a digital gauge. The product attaches to an air compressor to inflate tyres and other air products. Part number: AC7401A. Digital gauge contains 2x CR2032 button batteries. Product was supplied individually and with other air control system kits.
Reasons the product is recalled
The product does not comply with the mandatory information standard for products containing button/coin batteries. The product does not include the required warning information.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button/coin batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less.
Consumers may be unaware that the product contains button batteries.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using the product immediately, keep it out of reach of children and contact Airbag Man to receive a warning label free of charge to attach to the product.
Consumers should contact Airbag Man via email at recall@airbagman.com.au or phone 1800 247 224 (+61 7 3889 6556 for outside of Australia) 8:00 am to 5:00 pm(AEST), Monday to Friday.
Camec Pty Ltd — Camec double pole power point (GPO) with dual USB output
- PRA number: 2023/19972
- Published date: 6 Dec 2023
- Dates available for sale – 20 Oct 2021 – 20 Jul 2023
Product description
Double pole power point (GPO) with dual USB outlet. ‘Camec’ logo on the face of the power point.
Do not attempt to verify the model number yourself. This must be done by a licensed electrician.
- A licenced electrician can check the model number SP-9622 which can be found on the back of power point.
- Part number 050523 can be found above the barcode on the back of the product packaging.
- Identifying features: Electrical approval number – GMA-102980-EA-001
Reasons the product is recalled
The product supplied is not a double pole GPO. When the power point is turned off, it does not completely isolate the electrical appliance from the power source.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk of serious injury or death from electrocution or fire.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately switch off the power point and stop using it. Do not attempt to remove or replace the power point yourself. This must be done by a licensed electrician. If the power point is already installed:
- contact Camec to arrange a free replacement installed by a licensed electrician, or
- engage a licensed electrician to replace the power point. Return the power point to Camec using reply paid label and provide a copy of the invoice for the new power point, installation and licensed electrician certificate to get reimbursed for costs.
If the power point is not installed, consumers should return the power point to Camec for a full refund.
Contact Camec National Customer Service Centre on 1300 422 632 or email camec@camec.com.au from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
AMH Products Pty Ltd — all Adria caravans built between 2021-2023 – Fridge Vent Excess Sealant
- PRA number: 2023/19981
- Published date: 24 Nov 2023
- Dates available for sale – 2 Feb 2021 – 10 Oct 2023
Product description:
All towable Adria caravans built from 2021 – 2023. A list of VIN numbers involved is available in the Product Recall notice. Click here to see the full details. Models:
- 361LT
- 402PH
- 472PK
- 492DT
- 542PH
- 552PK
- 552UP
Reasons the product is recalled
The affected caravans may have excess sealant in the refrigerator vents located close to the gas burner.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk of serious injury from burns and/or property damage if the excess sealant ignites and catches fire.
What consumers should do
Consumers should stop using the gas burner immediately, isolate the gas supply and contact AMH Products to arrange a fridge vent repair.
For more information and to arrange a repair contact AMH Products at info@amhproducts.com or by phone on 1800 497 017
ALDI Stores (A Limited Partnership) — Double USB power point
- PRA number: 2023/19912
- Published date: 15 Sep 2023
- Dates available for sale – 27 May 2023 – 4 Aug 2023
Product description
DOUBLE USB POWERPOINT with the following model numbers and batch numbers:
- Model numbers: RPOD10U-AA or RPOD10U-AC
- Batch numbers: 05/2023 or 07/2023
- Product Code: 708521
The Model and Batch number can be found by removing the faceplate of the power point.
Instructions for removing the faceplate of the power point can be found here.
Identifying features
- Electrical approval number: SGS-2200882-EA
- SKU: 708521
Reasons the product is recalled
The power point does not comply with the relevant electrical safety standards due to unreliable contacts in the power point.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk of serious injury or death from fire or electrocution.
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately switch off the power point and stop using it.
Do not attempt to remove or replace the power point yourself. This must be done by a licensed electrician.
- If the power point has already been installed, use the dedicated webform link to arrange a free replacement installed by a licensed electrician.
- If the power point has not been installed, consumers should return the powerpoint to any ALDI store for a full refund.
For more information concerning this recall, contact the product supplier on power@yaleprima.com.au or by phone on 1300 366 155 (Monday to Friday, 9am – 5pm AEST), or visit https://www.aldi.com.au/en/about-aldi/product-recalls/
KAON Pty Ltd — Windshield set to suit Thetford brand gas stoves
- PRA number: 2023/19888
- Published date: 29 Aug 2023
- Dates available for sale: 27 Apr 2023 – 10 Aug 2023
Product description
A stainless-steel circular shield installed over the top of a Thetford gas stove to protect the flame from wind when cooking outdoors.
Windshield set to suit Thetford stoves can be identified by the code printed on the inside of the shield:
- KS0690 (4-burner)
- KS0678 (3-burner)
- KS0681 (2-burner)
Reasons the product is recalled
The design of the windshield can concentrate heat onto the gas stove surface.
The hazards to consumers
There is a risk of serious burn injury to consumers and/or property damage resulting from the hot stove surface including items directly under the gas stove.
What consumers should do
Stop using the windshield product(s) immediately and uninstall/remove the product(s) from the stove.
Follow the instructions on the recall webpage to return the product and receive a full refund for both the product and return post costs.
For further information, contact KAON by email info@kaon.com.au or phone 07 3180 1470 Monday to Thursday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm EST and Friday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm EST.
Older Recall Notices:
- Lion (Aust) Consolidated P/L — 4WD Recovery snatch straps
- Sitro Group Australia Pty Ltd — Gasmate Portable Diesel Heater DH203
- Supercheap Auto — SCA fire blanket 1m x 1m
- Kaymar 4WD Accessories — Kaymar rear wheel carrier for 4WD vehicles
- Ironman 4×4 — Pro Forge Upper Control arm
- Ozito Industries Pty Ltd — Ozito petrol inverter generator – model IGP-2018
- Kubota Australia Pty Ltd — Kubota Generators – various models
- In & Outboard Marine – Lithium Battery Systems (LBS) lithium iron phosphate batteries
- Mitsubishi Motors Australia Limited — Mitsubishi MY2020-2022 Mirage, ASX, Eclipse Cross, Outlander, Pajero, Pajero Sport, Triton and Express – some remote keys for all variants. Only vehicles in the attached VIN list are affected.
- KickAss Products Pty Ltd formerly trading as Australian Direct — KickAss Portable Camping Hot Water System
- Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd — Furrion Entertainment System DV5700 & DV3300S remote control
- Jayco Corporation Pty Ltd — 360 Degree Camera Remote Control
- Sydney Tools Pty Ltd — Bayer B15A20 Heavy Duty 240V 15A 20m Extension Lead
- KT Cables — 50A Quad-Connect for 12V batteries. Sold separately or as a part of a Portable Battery Box set.
