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Spartan branded rechargeable batteries
Official notice
13 Nov 2012
Last checked
13 Nov 2012
An official ACCC notice concerns Spartan branded rechargeable batteries. If the unit short circuits, there is a high possibility that it will catch fire. (Note, however, that an audit of affected stock has revealed that the suspected fault seems to have occurred because the customer re-positioned the batteries in the unit.) Published 2012-11-13.
What to do now
As further assessment of test reports and a stock audit have indicated that the incident prompting the recall was an isolated case resulting from a customer re-positioning the batteries in the unit, consumers may continue to use the product. Consumers who are still concerned may return any Spartan branded batteries, or products containing Spartan branded batteries, to any EB Games store for a full refund of the original purchase price. No receipt is required.
Recall number
04559c11-88f2-451f-88bb-37316888a63f
Official notice
2012-11-13
The hazard
The hazard
If the unit short circuits, there is a high possibility that it will catch fire. (Note, however, that an audit of affected stock has revealed that the suspected fault seems to have occurred because the customer re-positioned the batteries in the unit.)
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