Two urgent electrical recalls: Is your smartwatches or extension lead putting you at risk?
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Grandparents have an innate desire to protect the ones they love and to go above and beyond when it comes to keeping their grandchildren safe.
They are always teaching important life lessons, imparting wisdom and providing practical skills, as well as showering them with gifts and laughter.
Unfortunately, there are some risks that are out of our control and like all parents, grandparents must be aware of product recalls that could put their grandchildren in danger at home.
Kmart has just issued an urgent recall for children’s smartwatches that were sold in stores nationally and online due to a risk to children from exposed batteries.
The smartwatches, which have a black glass face and rubber wristband in multiple colours, were sold by Kmart’s brand Anko between 1 October 2022 and 17 April 2023.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned that the watches have a faulty battery compartment, which is not adequately secured and can expose children to the button batteries inside.
These types of batteries, also known as coin batteries, can cause severe internal burn injuries or even be fatal if they are ingested.
'Consumers should immediately cease using the watch and store it out of the reach of children, then return it to the nearest Kmart for a full refund,' the ACCC said.
The faulty watches can be identified by the SKU numbers 71772424 and 71772417, or the APN numbers 9348924001149 and 9348924001156.
If your grandchild owns one of these watches, please take steps to make sure it is returned for a refund and stored away from any other young children in your family.
If you have any questions about the recall, then please contact Kmart customer service on 1800 124 125.
We also recommend checking out this article to learn more about the possible risks of wearing smartwatches.
It comes after Sydney Tools, a popular Australian retailer, issued an urgent recall for the 20m Bayer, model B15A20, Heavy Duty Extension Lead 240V 15A.
This yellow-coloured extension lead was sold by Sydney Tools between 21 February 2021 and 15 February 2023, both online and in-store.
It has now come to light that the connections on the plug of the extension cord can become loose, causing excessive heat and, potentially, fire. This poses a serious risk of injury.
The affected product doesn’t have the identifying model number B15A20 visible on the extension cord, so consumers are advised to check the markings on the socket (XH026C), the cord (Ningbo Xuanhua), and the plug (XH024A) to identify it.
If the model number appears on your extension cord, then it’s time to switch off the power and unplug the product immediately.
Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund – this is the best way to ensure that the hazardous product is removed from use and any potential risk of injury is mitigated.
Consumers seeking further information on the recall can contact Sydney Tools at [email protected] or by phone at 02 9067 6929.
If you haven’t purchased this faulty extension lead, it is still important to check your extension cords for wear and tear – it may be time to replace your oldest ones with a new, safe and certified version.
It is important to remain vigilant when it comes to product safety. Recalls are necessary to ensure that consumers are protected from potential harm.
We urge all of our members to share this article with their friends and family so they can be informed of the potential risks of their electronics.
It is also important to undertake regular safety checks of all your electrical products, particularly those with cords and plugs, to identify any issues.
What are your thoughts on this recall? Are you concerned?
They are always teaching important life lessons, imparting wisdom and providing practical skills, as well as showering them with gifts and laughter.
Unfortunately, there are some risks that are out of our control and like all parents, grandparents must be aware of product recalls that could put their grandchildren in danger at home.
Kmart has just issued an urgent recall for children’s smartwatches that were sold in stores nationally and online due to a risk to children from exposed batteries.
The smartwatches, which have a black glass face and rubber wristband in multiple colours, were sold by Kmart’s brand Anko between 1 October 2022 and 17 April 2023.
Young children are at risk of injury and even death from button batteries that could be exposed due to a compartment malfunction. Credit: ACCC.
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned that the watches have a faulty battery compartment, which is not adequately secured and can expose children to the button batteries inside.
These types of batteries, also known as coin batteries, can cause severe internal burn injuries or even be fatal if they are ingested.
'Consumers should immediately cease using the watch and store it out of the reach of children, then return it to the nearest Kmart for a full refund,' the ACCC said.
The faulty watches can be identified by the SKU numbers 71772424 and 71772417, or the APN numbers 9348924001149 and 9348924001156.
If your grandchild owns one of these watches, please take steps to make sure it is returned for a refund and stored away from any other young children in your family.
If you have any questions about the recall, then please contact Kmart customer service on 1800 124 125.
We also recommend checking out this article to learn more about the possible risks of wearing smartwatches.
It comes after Sydney Tools, a popular Australian retailer, issued an urgent recall for the 20m Bayer, model B15A20, Heavy Duty Extension Lead 240V 15A.
This yellow-coloured extension lead was sold by Sydney Tools between 21 February 2021 and 15 February 2023, both online and in-store.
It has now come to light that the connections on the plug of the extension cord can become loose, causing excessive heat and, potentially, fire. This poses a serious risk of injury.
The affected product doesn’t have the identifying model number B15A20 visible on the extension cord, so consumers are advised to check the markings on the socket (XH026C), the cord (Ningbo Xuanhua), and the plug (XH024A) to identify it.
Sydney Tools also recalled its 20m Bayer due to faulty wiring. Credit: Product Safety Australia.
If the model number appears on your extension cord, then it’s time to switch off the power and unplug the product immediately.
Return it to the place of purchase for a full refund – this is the best way to ensure that the hazardous product is removed from use and any potential risk of injury is mitigated.
Consumers seeking further information on the recall can contact Sydney Tools at [email protected] or by phone at 02 9067 6929.
If you haven’t purchased this faulty extension lead, it is still important to check your extension cords for wear and tear – it may be time to replace your oldest ones with a new, safe and certified version.
It is important to remain vigilant when it comes to product safety. Recalls are necessary to ensure that consumers are protected from potential harm.
We urge all of our members to share this article with their friends and family so they can be informed of the potential risks of their electronics.
It is also important to undertake regular safety checks of all your electrical products, particularly those with cords and plugs, to identify any issues.
What are your thoughts on this recall? Are you concerned?
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