LINDA Electric Blanket (this recall is an extension of PRA2010 11625)

Official notice

21 Jun 2011

Last checked

21 Jun 2011

High riskACCC

An official ACCC notice concerns LINDA Electric Blanket (this recall is an extension of PRA2010 11625). Possibility of electric shock/electrocution or fire. Published 2011-06-21.

What to do now

To ensure ongoing safe operation, GSM International has arranged to provide replacement controllers. Consumers should phone 1300 373 199 or email service@gsmsales.com.au Between 9:00am - 4:00pm (Mon - Fri) to make arrangements for the replacement controller(s) to be sent to you. To assist in the recall process, please inspect your blanket to confirm that your model number and batchcode is included in the recall.

Recall number

9a7db84d-d1f8-4c68-932d-ddf2ce93633d

Official notice

2011-06-21

The hazard

Possibility of electric shock/electrocution or fire.

How to check if you're affected

Compare the product name and identifiers below with the item you own. Follow the official notice if they match.

Lots

is, WE001/0702, WE001/0704, WE001/0708, WE001/0709, WE001/0711, WE001/0714, WE001/0804, WE001/0807, WE001/0813, WE001/0815

Models

DESCRIPTION MODELS

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Affected products

Product 1

LINDA electric blanket, Super Slumber / Sleep Safe Blankets sold at Harris Scarfe (NSW, SA, TAS and VIC) between March 2009 and November 2009 were recalled in May 2010. In May 2011, GSM announced that the recall had been extended to include electric blankets sold at BIG W stores nationally from March 2007 to November 2009.

Risk / hazard

Possibility of electric shock/electrocution or fire.

Where it was sold

The source does not list specific retailers. See the official notice for where affected products were sold.

Location 1

AU · Australia

Affected area 1

AU · Australia

Source & status

Source

Tier

beta

Category

HOME

Classification

Heating and cooling products, Home electrical appliances

App estimate

high

Recall details

Recall number

9a7db84d-d1f8-4c68-932d-ddf2ce93633d

Classification

Heating and cooling products, Home electrical appliances

Source tier

beta

Documents, notices & source

See the official notice and source documents for full details.

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