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Recall Kelpro Control Arms

Details
06 March 2025

Recalls

  • GPC Asia Pacific - Kelpro Control Arms 
    Risk of serious injury or death if the ball joint separates from the control arm whilst the vehicle is in use and causes a collision.

Product description

Kelpro branded control arms to suit Toyota Hilux 7th Generation (February 2005 – September 2015), left and right side.

Part numbers:

  • KCA8209
  • KCA8210

Reason the product is recalled

The ball joint and outer arm may not be welded correctly, causing the ball joint to separate from the control arm.

The hazards to consumers

Risk of serious injury or death if the ball joint separates from the control arm whilst the vehicle is in use and causes a collision.

What consumers should do

Consumers should immediately take their vehicle to the place where the product was installed to arrange for an inspection.

Consumers will receive a free replacement of any affected control arm.

Contact


GPC Asia Pacific
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1300 301 072

Urgent product recall - Arlec powerboards

Details
01 March 2025

Arlec Australia has issued a recall on two power board models due to serioussafety risks following incidents with these powerboards. Consumers areurged to take immediate action to prevent potential injury or death.

Affected models:

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

Affected models are marked with either "PB36-L" or "PB34UPD" on the base of thepower board. Affected models are also marked with the date marking “8/24”.

Why the product is being recalled?

The power boards do not comply with flammability requirements. A seal to prevent water entering thepower boards is non- compliant. This can affect electrical parts causing the plastic materials to ignite.

Incidents have occurred with these power boards and there is a risk of serious injuries or death, and damageto property if the power board catches fire.

What should you do?

Stop using the power board and unplug it from power immediately. Return your product to any Bunningsstore for a full refund.

For more information

Contact Arlec Australia via email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 03 9982 5111 from 9:00 am-5:00 pm,Monday to Friday.

Last updated 28 February 2025

WorkSafe.qld.gov.au is the official home of:

Workplace Health and Safety Queensland | Electrical Safety Office | Workers' Compensation Regulatory Services |WorkCover Queensland

Another Product Recall

Details
31 January 2025

Recalls

  • Ozzi Heat plug-in portable wall heater 
    Updated product title - Ozzi Heat plug-in portable wall heater. Risk of serious injury from burns if the heater causes wall fittings, socket outlets or fixed wiring to overheat and catch fire.

Latest updates from Product Safety Australia 24-Jan-25

Details
24 January 2025

Latest updates from Product Safety Australia

 

Recalls

  • Blackhawk4x4 Ultimate adjustable upper control arm 
    An additional SKU has been added to the recall.

Latest updates from Product Safety Australia January 25

Details
17 January 2025

Recalls

  • Dometic 2 Cook Turbo FFD Deluxe gas stove 
    There is a risk of serious injury from burns if a gas leak occurs and causes a fire or explosion.

Latest updates from Product Safety Australia December 24

Details
29 December 2024

Update

Recalls

  • 3F Single Point Manual Inflator (Model No: V96000) in Life Jacket Solutions and Marlin life jackets 
    Two models added to the recall - LJS PR150M and SRSS150 Risk of drowning if the life jacket does not inflate as expected when the manual inflator is deployed.

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.
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