Safety should always be our priority on the road, especially when travelling with our families and friends.

A recall notice issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised concerns among caravan enthusiasts, particularly those who own an Adria-brand towable caravan.

Adria, a brand renowned for its quality and popularity both in Australia and overseas, has been manufacturing 'top-of-the-range vehicles for almost 60 years'.

Outside of Australia, the brand has also gained the reputation of being the 'best-selling recreational vehicle brand across Europe'.

A towable caravan from Adria has been recalled by the ACCC. Image source: Adria, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

However, a recall that was issued on Friday affects all Adria caravans manufactured between early 2021 and October 2023.

The ACCC's recall notice revealed that the fire risk stems from an excess of sealant used in refrigerator vents located close to the gas burner in the affected caravans.

This excess sealant, if ignited, could start a fire within the caravan, posing a risk of serious injury from burns and/or significant property damage.

The exact number of caravans impacted by the recall remains unclear, with seven separate models being affected.


The ACCC has advised owners of the affected caravans to stop using the gas burner immediately.

They further recommend isolating the gas supply to the burner and contacting the supplier, AMH Products Pty Ltd, to arrange for the fridge to be repaired.

You may contact them through email at [email protected] or by phone on 1800 497 017.

If you own a caravan, it's essential to stay informed about any recalls that may affect your vehicle. You can do this by regularly checking the ACCC's Product Safety Australia website for updates.

In addition to staying informed about recalls, there are several other steps you can take to ensure your caravan is safe:

• Regularly service your caravan: Caravans need regular servicing to keep them in good working order. This includes checking the brakes, tyres, lights, and gas and electrical systems regularly.
• Check your caravan's weight: Overloading your caravan can make it unstable and increase the risk of an accident.

• Install a smoke alarm and fire extinguisher: A smoke alarm can alert you to a fire in your caravan, while a fire extinguisher can help you put out a small fire before it gets out of control.
• Practice safe towing: Towing a caravan requires skill and experience. If you're new to caravanning, consider taking a towing course to learn how to safely tow your caravan.

Remember, safety should always be your top priority when caravanning.

Key Takeaways

• The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued an urgent recall notice for popular Adria-brand towable caravans built between early 2021 and October 2023.
• The recall is due to fears that excess sealant used in refrigerator vents near the gas burner could ignite and start a fire.
• Owners are advised to stop using the gas burner immediately, isolate the gas supply, and contact supplier AMH Products Pty Ltd to arrange for repairs.
• It's unclear how many caravans are affected by the recall, but the warning applied to models sold locally by various companies, including Apollo RV Sales, Patto’s RV Centre, Kratzmann Caravan Motorhomes, George Day Caravans and Motorhomes, and Sydney RV.

If you, or anyone you know, are affected by this recall, it is important that you get in touch with AMH Products Pty Ltd as soon as possible to ensure that your caravan is safe and compliant.

Let us know your thoughts on this latest recall in the comments below.

 

[oilsfromoz]

Safety should always be our priority on the road, especially when travelling with our families and friends.

A recall notice issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has raised concerns among caravan enthusiasts, particularly those who own an Adria-brand towable caravan.

Adria, a brand renowned for its quality and popularity both in Australia and overseas, has been manufacturing 'top-of-the-range vehicles for almost 60 years'.

Outside of Australia, the brand has also gained the reputation of being the 'best-selling recreational vehicle brand across Europe'.

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A towable caravan from Adria has been recalled by the ACCC. Image source: Adria, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.

However, a recall that was issued on Friday affects all Adria caravans manufactured between early 2021 and October 2023.

The ACCC's recall notice revealed that the fire risk stems from an excess of sealant used in refrigerator vents located close to the gas burner in the affected caravans.

This excess sealant, if ignited, could start a fire within the caravan, posing a risk of serious injury from burns and/or significant property damage.

The exact number of caravans impacted by the recall remains unclear, with seven separate models being affected.

Affected Adria Caravan Models:

• 361LT
• 402PH
• 472PK
• 492DT
• 542PH
• 552PK
• 552UP

These caravans were sold locally by the following traders:

• Adelaide Apollo RV Sales
• Brisbane Apollo RV Sales
• Patto’s RV Centre
• Kratzmann Caravan & Motorhomes
• Melbourne Apollo RV Sales
• Newcastle Apollo RV Sales
• George Day Caravans and Motorhomes
• SydneyRV

The ACCC has advised owners of the affected caravans to stop using the gas burner immediately.

They further recommend isolating the gas supply to the burner and contacting the supplier, AMH Products Pty Ltd, to arrange for the fridge to be repaired.

You may contact them through email at [email protected] or by phone on 1800 497 017.

If you own a caravan, it's essential to stay informed about any recalls that may affect your vehicle. You can do this by regularly checking the ACCC's Product Safety Australia website for updates.

In addition to staying informed about recalls, there are several other steps you can take to ensure your caravan is safe:

• Regularly service your caravan: Caravans need regular servicing to keep them in good working order. This includes checking the brakes, tyres, lights, and gas and electrical systems regularly.
• Check your caravan's weight: Overloading your caravan can make it unstable and increase the risk of an accident.

• Install a smoke alarm and fire extinguisher: A smoke alarm can alert you to a fire in your caravan, while a fire extinguisher can help you put out a small fire before it gets out of control.
• Practice safe towing: Towing a caravan requires skill and experience. If you're new to caravanning, consider taking a towing course to learn how to safely tow your caravan.

Remember, safety should always be your top priority when caravanning.

Key Takeaways

• The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has issued an urgent recall notice for popular Adria-brand towable caravans built between early 2021 and October 2023.
• The recall is due to fears that excess sealant used in refrigerator vents near the gas burner could ignite and start a fire.
• Owners are advised to stop using the gas burner immediately, isolate the gas supply, and contact supplier AMH Products Pty Ltd to arrange for repairs.
• It's unclear how many caravans are affected by the recall, but the warning applied to models sold locally by various companies, including Apollo RV Sales, Patto’s RV Centre, Kratzmann Caravan Motorhomes, George Day Caravans and Motorhomes, and Sydney RV.

If you, or anyone you know, are affected by this recall, it is important that you get in touch with AMH Products Pty Ltd as soon as possible to ensure that your caravan is safe and compliant.

Let us know your thoughts on this latest recall in the comments below.

And where are the other comments? It would be pointless for me to say something that's already been said!

 

[Wandiwa]

Its always amazed me that caravans only have 1 exit point. In heavy industry if you work in a location with only 1 exit, a confined space permit is required, and yet some people live for weeks if not years with that hazard in a caravan.