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WireAlert Plug in Device

Published: February 27, 2020Recall ID: 3dd4ab99-22ce-4c59-9023-360884e28a17Category: generalCountry: Australia

Reason for Recall / Hazard

A component inside the unit that is live with 240 volts of electrical current, is accessible via a hole in the device. If a metal object is inserted into the hole from which the alarm noise emanates, while the device is plugged in, the metal object may come into contact with 240 volts, which may cause electric shock or electrocution.

Product Description & Identification

Reason / Defects: A component inside the unit that is live with 240 volts of electrical current, is accessible via a hole in the device. If a metal object is inserted into the hole from which the alarm noise emanates, while the device is plugged in, the metal object may come into contact with 240 volts, which may cause electric shock or electrocution. Hazards: Risk of electric shock or electrocution, may cause serious injury or death. What to do: Consumers should immediately cease using the device, unplug it and return it to Horizon Power at 143 Sims St, Esperance, WA or any other Horizon Power office or depot. For further information, contact Horizon Power on 1800 267 926 or by email at enquiries@horizonpower-reply.com.au

Affected Products

WireAlert Plug in device to detect broken neutral electrical faults, in which event the device emits an electronic alarm

Additional Source Details

FieldValue
Guid › #text3dd4ab99-22ce-4c59-9023-360884e28a17
Guid › @ is Perma Linkfalse
Linkhttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/wirealert-plug-in-device
Pub DateThu, 27 Feb 2020 00:00:00 +0000
Extracted imagehttps://www.productsafety.gov.au/system/files/styles/large/private/WireAlert%20plug%20in%20device.png?itok=ra2QVtwr

Overview

  • Risk LevelPower supply and storage
  • DistributionAustralia
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