This just brings to light the fact that locally produced products have to be inspected and paid for by the manufacturer. Imported products just get recalled when a problem is identified.
Neil
oldtrack123 said
10:22 PM Nov 21, 2013
woolman wrote:
This just brings to light the fact that locally produced products have to be inspected and paid for by the manufacturer. Imported products just get recalled when a problem is identified.
Neil
HI Neil
YES
You are spot on
Of course they are ALL "CLAIMED " to comply with AUS standards
But Most of the recalls for electrical products are for IMPORTED CLAIMED "complying" gear
Lets not even think of Ebay gear bought from overeses sites
PeterQ
Grubbadoo1 said
10:41 PM Nov 23, 2013
Thanks for that info as I have one and will be taking it back today
-- Edited by D and D on Wednesday 20th of November 2013 10:25:09 PM
ww.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1053564
Some do slip through
PeterQ
This just brings to light the fact that locally produced products have to be inspected and paid for by the manufacturer. Imported products just get recalled when a problem is identified.
Neil
HI Neil
YES
You are spot on
Of course they are ALL "CLAIMED " to comply with AUS standards
But Most of the recalls for electrical products are for IMPORTED CLAIMED "complying" gear
Lets not even think of Ebay gear bought from overeses sites
PeterQ