Tools & DIY

Ray Foster Model Trimmer

Testing to AS 61010.1 Safety Requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use, identified some areas of Non-Compliance to the Standard, specifically in relation to: • Testing in Single…

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Date
2024-08-29
Country
New Zealand
Category
Tools & DIY
Source
Product Safety NZ

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  1. Check the brand, model, batch number and pictures against the official notice.
  2. If yours matches, stop using it and keep it away from children.
  3. Follow the remedy in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the seller or maker. Many recalls also apply to items bought online.

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