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By Michelle Robertson, Senior Media and
Communications Advisor
Avanco rotary type DC isolators have been
recalled due to concerns that the product
may overheat and cause fires.
The recall covers Avanco brand DC solar
isolators sold from 1 January 2012 to 24 February
2014 with the model numbers: AV/DC4P25A,
AV/DC2P25A, AV/DC4P25AUB, AV/DC2P625AU,
AV/DC2P25AU, AV/DC2/2P25AU, AV/DC22P125AU,
AV/DC4P25AU, AV/DC4P25AUS and
AV/DC4P25AUT.
The product has an internal fault where a
high-resistance connection may form. If you have
installed any of these products or are aware of their
use, you are advised to contact the customer and
arrange for them to be replaced. Any PV systems
with this isolator should be shut down immediately
following the standard shutdown procedure.
The company that distributed the isolators
has gone into administration and queries about
Fire risk: Avanco rotary type DC isolators have been recalled due to safety concerns.
the recall are being managed by the administrator,
SV Partners. You can call 07 5479 6199 or email
[email protected].
And Aldi has recalled the Kuchef Thermo
Mixer after a woman received seconddegree burns while using one.
The woman sustained burns to her arm and
body when the faulty product ejected hot pasta
sauce across her kitchen.
The multifunctional unit incorporates a food
processor and cooking functionality. If overloaded,
the product may restart at a higher speed,
potentially causing hot food to be ejected.
It was supplied by Euro Centra and sold in Aldi
stores in Victoria between 18 December 2013 and
18 January 2014. The item code is 44277 and the
model number is EC-TC-01.
Consumers should immediately cease using
the product and organise a replacement unit by
contacting Euro Centra on 1800 269 981 (toll free)
or email: [email protected]. The
recall notice can be found at www.recalls.gov.au