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Plug in Remote controller for use with HEATSTRIP outdoor heaters

Published: June 5, 2024Recall ID: ec00b240-fb0e-49f3-abb9-5e4eaedca178Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for button/coin batteries . The battery packaging has not been tested as required by the mandatory safety standard and may not be child resistant. The product and included battery do not include the required warning information.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for button/coin batteries . The battery packaging has not been tested as required by the mandatory safety standard and may not be child resistant. The product and included battery do not include the required warning information. Hazards: There is a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain access to the button batteries and swallow or place them inside their body. Severe or fatal injuries can happen in 2 hours or less. Consumers may not be aware the product contains button batteries. What to do: Consumers should immediately stop using the remote control and keep it out of reach of children. Consumers should contact Thermofilm to arrange for a replacement remote control. For more information, consumers should contact Thermofilm by phone on 1300 014 389 or via email at product.recalls@thermofilm.com.au

Affected Products

A plug-in control unit with remote. Compatible with all HEATSTRIP outdoor heaters. The button battery for the remote does not come installed and is supplied separately in a bag.

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
Guid › #textec00b240-fb0e-49f3-abb9-5e4eaedca178
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/plug-in-remote-controller-for-use-with-heatstrip-outdoor-heaters
Pub DateWed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/Plug%20in%20Remote%20controller%20for%20use%20with%20HEATSTRIP%20outdoor%20heaters.jpg?itok=45Rqkcde

Overview

  • Risk Level["Button batteries","Power supply and storage","Heating and cooling products"]
  • DistributionAustralia
Official Agency Alert