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Latest updates from Product Safety Australia

Details
09 December 2024

Recalls

  • VEVOR vehicle jacks – multiple types 
    There is a risk of serious injury or death if the jack fails and the vehicle falls on the user.
  • VEVOR hydraulic bottle jack 
    There is a risk of serious injury or death if the jack fails and the vehicle falls on the user.

Recall - Airatherm gas wall mounted radiant heaters.

Details
22 November 2024

Product description

Airatherm gas wall mounted radiant heaters.

Model: WMO24NG and WMO24LP

Serial numbers:

  • 1001 – 1441
  • 10001 – 10956

See a list of details to help identify the product.

Reason the product is recalled

The heater does not meet the Australian standards for the maximum allowable carbon monoxide emission levels. Air channels above the burner deform when heated which can cause toxic levels of carbon monoxide to be emitted.

The hazards to consumers

There is a risk of serious illness, injury or death from carbon monoxide poisoning if the heater is used indoors or in a poorly ventilated area.

What consumers should do

Stop using the affected heater immediately. If possible, consumers should turn off the gas supply to appliance.

Consumers should contact Airatherm Pty Ltd with their name, site address, model number, and whether the model is indoor or outdoor, to arrange for a free replacement or rectification.

Contact Airatherm Pty Ltd


call: 03 8739 5408 
email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Recall - Cascade Design Inc — MSR camping cooking pot

Details
17 May 2024

PRA number

2024/20101

Published date

16 May 2024

Product description

Anodized aluminium pot available in various capacities: 1 litre, 1.3 litres, 1.7 litres, 2 litres with the MSR logo, visible on the side of the pots.
Sold individually or as part of the below sets:

• Trail Lite cook sets.
• Pocket Rocket® cook kit.
• with some Reactor stove systems.

Reasons the product is recalled

The pot handle can detach or become loose, which may cause the content of the pots to spill or fall out when used.

The hazards to consumers

There is a risk of burns or scalds from hot food and liquids.

See Product Safety Bulletin for full details

SWIFT REMEDIAL PROCESS ESTABLISHED

Details
06 January 2023

 

 

A remedial process has been established for owners of Swift 500 Series gas cookers manufactured between January 1st 2019 and May 31 2020 (inclusive).

In June 2022, Swift Appliance Group informed customers that all Swift 500 Series gas cookers must not be used until further notice after being notified by Western Australia's Department of Mines, Industry Regulation and Safety about a 'serious safety issue'.

The company is asking owners of these cookers to refer to the data plate on the cooker's lid for information about the date of its manufacture. Anvone who is unsure when their Swift 500 Series gas cooker was manufactured should not use it until this has been confirmed.

WHAT YOU MUST DO

If your cooker was manufactured in the above date range, Swift Appliance Group says you must follow these steps:

  1. Immediately stop using the front left burner and remove the control knob.
  2. Instruct all others to not use the front left burner. However, the other burners and components are safe for ordinary use.
  3. Install a gas leak detection device if the caravan is intended to travel offroad. The gas leak detection device should be fitted inside a cupboard located underneath the gas cooker unit. If you smell gas, immediately turn off the gas supply at the cylinder and ventilate the area. Cylinders can be isolated and disabled at the 'gas isolation valve' adjacent to the appliance.
  4. Register your details on the Swift Appliance Group recall registry (see link below).
  5. Contact an authorised person, licensed plumber or gas-fitter as follows:
  • If you are able to attend an approved Swift Service Agent, book an appointment. A list of agents can be found through the below link.
  • If you are in a remote area or are unable to access an approved Swift Service Agent, ask a registered gas-fitter to contact Swift by phoning 0412 821 912 or emailing swiftreca| @outlook.com for authorisation and instructions to conduct the remedial process. Swift Appliance Group asks that you do not allow a registered external gas-fitter to conduct the remedial process without Swift's knowledge and consent.
  • All registered external gas-fitters must clearly state their registration number, location and contact details when contacting Swift. Once Swift is satisfied of their qualifications, further support will be provided before the works can be conducted.
  • Once the affected cooker is inspected, repaired (where necessary), and deemed to be safe, it can be used for its intended purpose.

             

 

18th National Caravan Clubs Rally 2022

Details
09 June 2021

In March 2022, the 18th National Caravan Clubs Rally is being held in Barmera South Australia from 28 March to 7 April 2022.

The Board of the National Association of Caravan Clubs has kindly extended an invitation to the ACC for our members to attend the rally and your Board is happy to promote this event to any ACC member who would like to attend.

At present they have 350 registrations with a target of 500.   Registrations close on 30th November 2021.

 If you are interested in attending or would like further information, please visit their website at https://www.18thnationalcaravanrally.org.au for further details including all the eNewsletters published to date.  You will also find information on how to register for their National Rally.

All attendees are welcome to participate in all parts of the program except meetings involving the site meetings, board meetings, etc.  They do not consider opening and closing ceremonies, first timer gatherings, etc., as formal functions.

This rally should not be confused with either the 2022 ACC Chairman’s Muster or the 2022 ACC National Muster.

 

John Porter

ACCL Secretary

Suburban Hot Water Systems

Details
17 April 2021

Dear Valued Client,

Notice of Nationwide Recall on Suburban Hot Water Services (Models SW6PA, SW6DA, SW6DEA, SW4DEA, SW4DECA and SW6DECA)

ACCC Recall Reference: PRA:2019/17885
Coast RV Pty Ltd Recall Reference: CTC001

Serial Number Range: 

  • 181315552 – 193002648
  • 183114087D – 191302511D 
  • 8183311827 
  • 8190201139

Dates Available for Sale: April 4 2018 – September 25 2019

Additions to Authorised Recall Service Agent Network

We continue to work on appointing additional recall service agents around Australia to provide our customers with as much choice and convenience as possible. Since our last email, there have been some additions made to our authorised service agent network. An updated list of service agents can be found here. A list of newly appointed recall service agents can be found below.

  • NSW (Broken Hill) – Broken Hill Caravans
  • QLD (Sunshine Coast) – Giant Caravans
  • QLD (Gold Coast/SE QLD) – Maintenance Made Easy
  • QLD (Mackay) – Tullmack Caravans
  • QLD (Brendale/Northside) – B & B Caravan Service & Repairs
  • VIC (Mildura) – Dean Hibberd Diesel Services 
  • WA (Newman) – DLR Plumbing & Gas
  • SA (Port Lincoln) – Parkeyre Plumbing

We remind all consumers that a recall is currently underway for Suburban RV hot water services that meet the above criteria. For more information about this recall, please visit our website here.

We’d like to thank all consumers who have registered their water heater on our website and received a work order to have an inspection undertaken. We’d like to remind all consumers with an affected Suburban water heater that you cannot operate the unit on gas until a passed inspection has been completed. Some water heaters may leak carbon monoxide into the interior of the RV and this could lead to serious injury or death.

For those consumers who are yet to register, we strongly encourage you to register your water heater on our website (https://www.coastrv.com.au/suburban-recall) as soon as possible so that we can send you a work order and instructions to get your unit inspected.

We’d like to stress once again the importance of checking to see if your water heater is affected by this recall and if it is, to register on our website.

From the teams at Suburban and Coast to Coast RV Services, we thank you for your patience and for working with us.

Kind regards,

The teams at Suburban and Coast to Coast

DOMETIC FRIDGE RECALL: RUA6 & RUA8 MODELS

Details
13 February 2021

February 5, 2021 Caravan Industry News

Travellers with selected RUA6 and RUA8 absorption fridges–sold in vans between July 2018-December 2020–must cease using the Auto and 12V battery settings and arrange a warranty repair says Dometic. 

Dometic initiated the recall following concerns the 12V wiring loom may overheat and char risking a fire if placed near combustible material.

Affected models include the RUA 6408X 188L and RUA 8408X 224L absorption fridges with following serial number ranges below:

  • MB 82200938 to MB 85100130
  • MB 90200892 to MB 95200685
  • MB 00100565 to MB 03701182

You’ll find these numbers on the rating label on the left-hand wall of the fridge.

For more information, check out the Dometic RUA6 and RUA8 recall notice here.  

If you have sold your van and believe it may contain one of the affected models, Dometic seeks your help in locating the owner 1800 21 21 21 or by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

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