Identification

• GW5000-MS-30
• GW6000-MS-30
• GW8500-MS-30
• GW10K-MS-30

• “INVERTER A.C. ISOLATOR” switch (if there is one installed adjacent to the inverter) and
• “MAIN SWITCH (INVERTER SUPPLY)” on the switchboard.

Identification

• SPH3000TL BL-UP
• SPH3600TL BL-UP
• SPH4000TL BL-UP
• SPH4600TL BL-UP
• SPH5000TL BL-UP
• SPH6000TL BL-UP

For further information

The single-phase 5 kW hybrid power inverter used in domestic rooftop solar systems and with batteries were sold nationally between 7 July 2022 and 8 December 2023

Identification

Single-phase 5 kW hybrid power inverter used in domestic rooftop solar systems and with batteries.
Brand: Jinko
Model number: JKS-5HLVS-ABI

Safety risk

The inverter has been supplied with an emergency power supply (EPS) plug that can be removed without the use of a tool and expose consumers to live terminals.  There is a risk of serious injury or death from electric shock if consumers remove the EPS plug and access live terminals.

Consumers should switch the inverter off immediately.

Consumers must not remove the EPS plug from the inverter.

For further information

Jinko Solar Australia 
Phone: 1300 326 182
Email: bess_au@jinkosolar.com 
Website: www.jinkosolarenergystorage.com.au 

A recall has been issued for the Dielle Residual Current Device (RCD), model YK78, approval mark N.21905 which were sold in Queensland and South Australia. See Product Safety Australia's recall notice.

Defect

The RCD may not comply with the Electrical Safety Standard and may fail product standard test requirements. Approval mark N.21905 is not valid.

Identification

RCD product marked with 'Dielle', 'YK78' and 'N.21905'. Product sold from 2006 onwards.

Hazards

Potential risk to persons or property of electric shock or fire.

Action required

Contact Dielle Electrical Distributors to arrange for the recalled product to be replaced with an alternative RCD that has a valid Australian approval mark.

Contact details

For further information please direct any queries concerning this recall to Dielle Electrical Distributors Pty Ltd via email at dielle.electrical@bigpond.com or by post:

Dielle Electrical Distributors Pty Ltd
C/-78 Grange Road
Wellard SA 5007

A range of Eaton Quicklag ELQ-TW earth leakage circuit breakers have been recalled by the suppliers due to risk of electrical fire.

The affected models can be identified by a green test button as shown in the image and are listed in the table below. Models without a test button or with a white or an orange test button are not impacted by this recall.

 

The affected models were supplied nationally from 1 April 2004 to 15 December 2016. The RCBO has a serial number on the side from which the date of manufacture can be determined.

Safety issue

Risk of Fire

When operating under short circuit conditions the RCBO may put out ionised gases through the exhaust port which can lead to a fire.

Action required

Property owners, managers and electrical contractors are urged to check switchboards for potentially affected RCBOs.

Electrical contractors are also urged to check their records for details of where they may have installed these RCBO.

If you have installed these RCBOs, please contact the supplier. The supplier will arrange for a replacement.

If you find a recalled RCBO model installed in a customer’s premises, you should notify them about the recall and have them contact the supplier to arrange for a replacement RCBO to be installed.

Supplier details

Eaton Industries Pty Ltd
Phone: 1800 870 851
Website: www.eatoncorp.com.au/elqtw-r

A national recall has been issued by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission for a brand of TPS cable manufactured by SKL Cables Australia.

Identification

The affected cables marked with 2013, are the flat electrical cable 2 core and earth PVC Insulated and sheathed 450/750 Class 2 type range are the following models:

• WF2C1E105 (1.5mm ²)
• WF2C1E205 (2.55mm²)
• WF2C1E004 (4mm ² TPS)
• WF2C1E006 (6mm ² TPS)
• VVF2C1E010 (10mm² TPS)
• VVF2C1E016 (16mm² TPS)

The above cable types were sold from SKL Cables Australia and supplied by Shanghai Mining Cable Pty Ltd between 9 October 2014 and 19 September 2015. The majority of defective cables were sold in Queensland. However a few were also sold in Western Australia.

Safety risk

These products did not pass the required aging test of AS/NZS 5000.2, Electric cables - Polymeric insulated - For working voltages up to and including 450/750V.

As it ages, the insulation within the cables can become prematurely brittle, particularly if exposed to high temperatures. If it breaks, the ‘live’ conductors could be exposed which may result in a consumer receiving an electric shock. There is also a potential fire hazard.

As per Regulation 62 of the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations 1991, electricians who find these defective cables are required to report them to the relevant network operator, or to Building and Energy, if the network operator cannot be identified.

If you have installed the defective product, please contact SKL Cables Australia who will arrange for the replacement of the product at no cost to the consumer.

On 24 November 2015, EnergySafety issued SKL Cables Australia with a Prohibition Notice pursuant to Section 33C of the Electricity Act 1945 to stop the sale, hire or use of these cables in Western Australia.

For further information

Telephone: (07) 3341 3216
Website: www.sklcables.com.au
To view the recall notice visit www.recalls.gov.au. Further details can be found on the ACCC website.

Identification

The affected model FK-GK240 was sold in Western Australia between 17 May 2012 and 1 October 2014 at Brooks Construction, Balcatta and Solar Harness, Belmont.

Safety risk

These products were manufactured with a terminal block on the secondary driver which could be prone to charring. Also, the accessible metal find on the luminaire cannot be earthed.

Consumers are at risk of receiving an electric shock. There is also a potential fire hazard.

For further information

Telephone: (08) 6555 1815
Email: service@zeus.com.au

Identification

The affected model No.AT9300/A was sold nationally between 7 July and 30 November 2014.

Safety risk

These products were manufactured with an internal metal shaft instead of a plastic shaft and the internal clearances have not been increased as per AS/NZS 61347.2.11: 2003; Lamp control gear - Particular requirements for miscellaneous electronic circuits used with luminaires.

In the event that the external plastic knob is removed and the switch has been internally damaged or incorrectly installed, an individual may be at risk of receiving an electric shock

For further information

Telephone: (07) 5537 1022
Fax: (07) 5537 1055
Email: sales@atomlighting.com.au
Website: www.atomlighting.com.au

Identification

The affected models with date codes between S12014480001 and S12015252308 for 230DRAS1MI and S22014480001 and S22015100570 for 230DRAS2MI were sold between January and July 2015.

Safety risk

These products were manufactured with the 4CB163/6 meter isolator fitted with the incorrectly sized screw on the lockout plate which causes contact between the screw on the side of the meter isolator and metal bobbin assembly.

Should contact me made with the screw which is ‘live’, there is the risk of an individual receiving an electric shock.

For further information

Telephone: 1300 369 223 or 1300 202 525
Website: www.clipsal.com

Uniquip Gen3 and SPM dc solar isolator switches were sold nationally at electrical wholesalers from 1 December 2012.

Identification

The replacement program to replace all dc isolators model numbers GEN3DC-25, GEN3DC-32, SPMDCIS025 and SPMDCIS032.

Safety risk

There is a risk that the dc isolator may overheat and in some instances, cause a fire.

For further information

Contact Uniquip
Telephone: 0457 505 122
Email: prp@uniquip.net.au

NHP Electrical Engineering Product Pty Ltd dc solar isolator switches were sold nationally at electrical wholesalers between 1 July 2013 and 11 February 2014.

Identification

The recall covers the metallic and plastic model numbers NHP-KDA-432 and KDM-432 with the date codes ranging from x0113 to x3813, where x is any number between 1 and 5.

These last four digits of the date code are the key identifying mark of the affected products and can be found inside the isolator.

Safety risk

These products contain a component that has been assembled with the incorrect material, which causes the “On” switch to remain “On”, even if the handle indicates that it is “Off”.   An electrical contractor is at risk of receiving an electric shock during maintenance and installation of these products.

For further information

Contact NHP Electrical Engineering
Telephone: (03) 9368 4088
Email: nhpreturns@nhp.com.au
Website: www.nhp.com.au

DKSH Australia Pty Ltd dc solar isolator switches sold nationally at electrical wholesalers between 1 August 2012 and 30 August 2013.

Identification

The recall covers “PVPower” part number: XPDCISO1000V32A

Safety risk

There is a risk that the dc isolator may overheat and in some instances, cause a fire.

For further information

Contact DKSH Australia Pty Ltd
Telephone: 1800 006 137
Email: recall.au@dksh.com
Website: www.dksh.com.au/recall

Avanco dc isolators were imported by Advancetech Pty Ltd and sold nationally from 1 January 2012.

Identification

The recall covers model numbers AV/DC4P25A, AV/DC2P25A, AV/DC4P25AUB, AV/DC2P625AU, AV/DC2P25AU, AV/DC2/2P25AU, AV/DC2/2P125AU, AV/DC4P25AU, AV/DC4P25AUS, and AV/DC4P25AUT.

Safety risk

There is a risk that the dc isolator may overheat and in some instances, cause a fire.

For further information

Building and Energy have been advised that Advancetech Pty Ltd have been placed into receivership.

Electrical Contractors who have purchased the equipment from a wholesaler should contact the wholesaler and arrange replacements.  Those who have purchased directly from Advancetech Pty Ltd should contact the appointed Administrator at:

SV Partners
Telephone: 07 5479 6199
Facsimile: 07 5479 6733
Email: sunshinechoast@svp.com.au