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A series of batteries included in solar power systems in thousands of Australian households has been recalled. The recall of the product by electronics company LG prompted plans for the consumer watchdog to contact customers amid fears they could catch fire. One person has been injured as a result of the faulty batteries , and there have been nine examples of the batteries causing property damage. For more Recalls related news and videos check out Recalls >> The batteries were initially recalled in February 2021, but more models were added to the recall in May this year. So far, some 2900 batteries have been removed from homes. However the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission believes about 5000 of the potentially deadly batteries could remain in homes. Batteries in household solar power systems in Australia have been recalled. Credit: AAP Those customers will be contacted in coming weeks, the authority says. The batteries are branded LG, SolaX, Opal, Redback, Red E...

A vaporiser used to help children with nasal congestion and sold at Chemist Warehouse has been recall ed due to fears it could overheat . A number of Euky Bear Warm Steam Vaporisers have been recall ed after consultation with the Therapeutic Goods Administration, Euky Bear Australia said on its Facebook page. A company spokesperson pointed to a “quality issue whereby the enclosed heating element can overheat ”. For more Recalls related news and videos check out Recalls >> “If the device is not turned off after steaming, the base of the blue heating module may disintegrate and produce smoke and fumes,” the recall notice said. “If you have any of these Euky Bear vaporiser batches, then stop using your device and email our customer service team.” Euky Bear Australia is recall ing a number of its warm steam vaporisers. Credit: Euky Bear Australia Euky Bear Warm Steam Vaporisers are sold at a number of pharmacies, including Chemist Warehouse, through online stores and at baby retai...

A magnetic power bank that wirelessly charges a number of iPhone models is being recalled over its risk of short-circuiting and catching fire. The Australian Com Pet ition and Consumer Commission issued a recall for the Comsol Pty Ltd 10000mAh 20W USB-A & USB-C magnetic wireless power bank sold at Officeworks stores nationally. It warned the product is at risk of short-circuiting, overheating and catching fire. Watch the latest News on Channel 7 or stream for free on 7plus >> “There is a risk of a serious burn injury and/or property damage if the battery overheats and catches fire,” the recall said. “Stop using the power bank immediately.” The product is used to wirelessly charge iPhone 12, 13 and 14 models. It can be returned to Officeworks for a full refund. A Comsol magnetic wireless power bank is being recalled from Officeworks stores. Credit: ACCC Source: https://thefoxposts.com/officeworks-recalls-comsol-magnetic-power-bank-over-fire-risk-TheFOXposts-33864.html...