PRA number
2008/10069
Published date
Product description
Lithium ion batteries supplied with TX6100 radio sold between April 2008 and June 2008. The model number of the battery is TBP-1167LBA. It is rated at 7.4 volts 1700 maH. The battery was only supplied with the TX6100 5 watt UHF radio and is clearly labelled with the brand GME Electrophone.
Note: This recall has been modified. It was earlier entered as a recall of the radio(sold into both the commercial and recreational UHF radio market) because it was thought that there were insufficient stocks of replacement batteries.
Note: This recall has been modified. It was earlier entered as a recall of the radio(sold into both the commercial and recreational UHF radio market) because it was thought that there were insufficient stocks of replacement batteries.
Reasons the product is recalled
Possible fire risk involving the battery pack when recharging.
The hazards to consumers
Fire
What consumers should do
Return the suspect battery and a replacement battery will be provided.
Supplier
Standard Communications Pty Ltd
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
