Ceiling luminaires
Identification
The recall covers Searchlight brand ceiling light fittings with the following article numbers and model names:
- 101468850: Searchlight - Siebe 1 Light Copper Pendant
- 101468868: Searchlight - Quay 1 Light Chrome Pendant
- 101468841: Searchlight - Regis Chandelier Chrome and Clear
Safety issue
Risk of electric shock
These light fittings do not comply with the standard AS/NZS 60598.1.
The luminaire may become electrically live due to inadequate clearance between the terminal block and its metal parts.
Product sold at
These units were sold in Masters stores throughout Australia from 4 April to 7 December 2015.
Action required
Installers / electrical contractors
Advise customers for whom they may have installed this brand and model of light fitting.
Customers
- Customers who have had the lights installed should immediately contact any Masters store or customer service on 1300 337 707, where arrangements will be made for an inspection by an electrician.
- Customers should not touch or attempt to uninstall the light fittings themselves.
- Customers should immediately return the uninstalled Searchlight brand light fittings to any Masters store for a full refund.
Supplier details
Masters Home Improvement
1300 337 707
More information
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Identification:
The recall covers the fixed luminaire - LOCK ceiling lamp (article no. 000.652.04, 000.556.91) and HYBY ceiling lamp (article no. 102.163.73).
Safety issue:
Risk of injury or damage due to mechanical hazards.
The glass enclosure of the fixed luminaire ceiling lamp may fall due to instability.
Product sold at:
These units were sold by IKEA stores in Australia between 1 December 2002 and 21 January 2016.
Action required:
Installers / electrical contractors
Advise customers for whom they may have installed this brand and model of light fitting.
Consumers
- If LOCK or HYBY ceiling lamps are already installed, customers should immediately contact IKEA customer service for further information.
- Customers should not remove the product themselves. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required for a full refund or replacement.
- Customers should immediately return uninstalled LOCK or HYBY ceiling lamps to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Supplier details:
IKEA Pty Ltd Customer Services
https://www.ikea.com/au/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/
07 3380 6800
More information:
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Identification:
Advanced Lighting Technologies Australia, Inc has become aware of several incidents involving high bay luminaires where certain capacitors installed in our high bay luminaires have failed in a destructive manner.
The probability of such incidents is quite low, however, Advanced Lighting Technologies has elected to proactively address the issue with customers.
High bay luminaires beginning with the following product code prefix:
- Z#
- ZA
- ZAL
- ZAR
- ZC
- ZE.
The potentially affected capacitors can be identified by:
- the brand name 'Atco'
- the country of origin designation as 'Made in Germany'
- the model 'CP' type 250V
- 18uf
- 20uf
- 25uf
- 30uf
- the batch numbers '26/04' to '30/05', indicating the capacitor was manufactured between June 2004 to July 2005.
- the luminaire production dates between '29/04' (July 04) to '01/06' (January 06)
Safety issue:
Risk of fire or electric shock.
It is possible that affected capacitors could fail in a destructive manner, resulting in parts of the capacitor melting and / or smoke originating within the luminaire.
Product sold at:
- Active Electrical Services
- Amcor Business Services
- Aust Regional Wholesalers
- Awe-Sim Electrical Wholesaler
- BNT Industrial Automation
- Caterpillar of Australia PTDY LTD
- CME
- C-More Lighting
- Coca Cola Amatil
- Eagle Lighting (Sydney) P/L
- Fairfield Electrical Supplies
- Gordon MacDonald PTY LTD
- Iveco Trucks Australia LTD
- J G White Electrics
- L & H Group
- Laurie Donovan
- Lawcorp Electrics PTY LTD
- Lighting Advisory Service WA
- Litesource PTY LTD
- Lowe Electrical
- Melbourne Electric Company
- Metal Manufacturers PTY LTD
- Mircrobot Australia
- Middensorps
- Mondulace
- Mr Fluro PTY LTD
- Multiplex Asset management PTY LTD
- Pfizer Australia PTY LTD
- Rapid Power PTY LTD
- Rexel Australia Electrical Supplies
- Southern Cross Cranes
- Stretch Electrics PTY LTD
- Titan Trading
- Vealls Electrical Wholesale Supplies P/L
- Zenith Lighting PTY LTD
Action required:
Consumers
If customers have a specified light fitting please call Advanced lighting and have your product part number / description, order and supplier details ready. Advanced Lighting will take your details and confirm whether you have affected capacitors and confirm corrective action.
For affected products, Advanced Lighting will provide a lamp refurbishment pack. This provides the opportunity to replace the ageing lamp, and as the same time the capacitor without disruption of illumination.
Supplier details:
Advanced Lighting Technologies Australia Inc
03 9800 5600
adlt.com.au
More information:
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)
Identification:
- 96037592
- 96039271
- 96040110
- 96037590
- 96039270
- 96039925
- 96038558
- 96038942
- 96016193
Safety issue:
Risk of fire.
Certain capacitors within the luminaire 'from a nominated date range' under certain operating conditions are failing in a non-passive manner.
A loud bang, smoke and/or flames may emanate from the luminaire.
Action required:
Consumers
Customers should contact Thorn Lighting to register any concerns.
Supplier details:
Thorn Lighting Pty Ltd
1800 116672 (toll free)
thornlighting.com.au
More information:
Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC)