PRA number
2008/10083
Published date
Product description
All Comet 3 Blowpipes that contain the date stamping "208" on them. The Blowpipes may have been supplied individually or as part of a Gas Equipment Kit under the following part numbers: 304001 Blowpipe Comet 3, 308313 Plant Comet 3 Professional Plus, 308314 Plant Comet 3 Commander, 308315 Plant Comet 3 Starter Pak, 308316 Plant Comet 3 Starter Pak LPG, 308322 Plant Comet 3 Professional Plus NZ, 308323 Plant Comet 3 Commander NZ, 308345 Plant Comet 3 Commander LPG, 308353 Comet Custom 4 Pak, 308358 Plant Comet 4 Pak LPG. The "208" date stamping can be found on the underside of the Fuel Gas inlet connection of the Blowpipe itself. Packed part numbers carry packing labels indicating the packing dates. The Blowpipes were available for sale from 1 February 2008.
Reasons the product is recalled
The Blowpipes may leak under certain conditions.
The hazards to consumers
Injury
What consumers should do
Consumers should immediately cease using the product and return it to: Attention: Customer Service, CIGWELD Pty Ltd, ABN 65 007 226 815, 71 Gower Street, Preston, Vic, 3072. Further information is available from Eric Vavlas at CIGWELD Pty Ltd during business hours on 03 9474 7390.
Supplier
Cigweld Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
