Fair Trading Deputy Commissioner Steve Griffin is warning NSW consumers about the recalls of a heater and two lamps that pose a risk of electrocution and/or fire.

Mr Griffin said The Reject Shop was recalling a Homeplex Fan Heater 2000W (Barcode Number: 9336672017819, model number FH-A02) due to several reports of fires in the heater.

“The fan heaters have a mechanical fault that may lead to overheating, resulting in potential fire or hazardous melting of internal product components,” he said.

“The heater was sold at The Reject Shop from March 2010. A total of 13,570 have been sold, with 5,116 of those sold in NSW.

“Consumers should cease using the heater immediately and return it to the nearest The Reject Shop for a full refund. For further information, consumers can call The Reject Shop toll free on 1800 633 886.”

Mr Griffin said Typo Pty Ltd was recalling the Mr. P Lamp (model number FFX-047/FQ) and the Lips Lamp (model number E27 108, style number 191669), both of which do not comply with Australian standards and pose a risk of electrocution or fire.

“The Mr. P Lamp has live parts that are accessible without the use of a tool and the Lips Lamp is not double insulated,” he said.

“The Mr. P Lamp was sold in TYPO, Cotton On and selected Borders stores in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales between 5 October 2009 and 15 June 2010. A total of 2,765 were sold, with 1,134 of those sold in NSW.

“The Lips Lamp was sold in TYPO and Cotton On stores in Victoria, Queensland and New South Wales between 16 May 2010 and 13 June 2010. A total of 111 were sold, with 58 of those sold in NSW.”

One incident involving the Lips Lamp was reported to NSW Fair Trading, the supplier and the ACCC, where the lamp, attached to a child’s bed head, failed and caught fire.

Mr Griffin said consumers should cease using these lamps and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.

For further information visit: www.recalls.gov.au, call toll free on 1800 048 822 or email: customerenquiries@typoshop.com.au or

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