AustraliaMistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner sold at Bunnings, models BVC 160 (1800W) and BVC 165 (2400W), is affected. A manufacturing defect can cause the motor to overheat, with reports of abnormal noise, an unpleasant smell and smoke, posing a risk of burns or fire. Stop using the vacuum immediately and disconnect from the power supply, then return it to any Bunnings Store for a full refund; contact GSM Retail Australia Pty Ltd on 1300 373 199, admin@gsmretailgroup.com or https://www.bunnings.com.au/help-support/product-recalls.
What's being recalled
Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner sold at Bunnings
Model BVC 160 (1800W)
Model BVC 165 (2400W)
The hazard
Due to a manufacturing defect the vacuum’s motor can overheat while in use.
Risk of serious injury from burns and/or property damage if the motor overheats and catches fire. Incidents of abnormal vacuum noise, unpleasant smell and smoke have occurred.
What to do
Stop using affected vacuum cleaners immediately and disconnect from the power supply.
Return the affected vacuum cleaner to any Bunnings Store for a full refund.
Contact
GSM Retail Australia Pty Ltd
call: 1300 373 199
email: admin@gsmretailgroup.com
visit: https://www.bunnings.com.au/help-support/product-recalls
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Product Safety Australia (ACCC), collected from Product Safety Australia (ACCC). Check the original before you act on it.
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