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Urgent recall for hand sanitiser given to resort guests

Urgent recall for hand sanitiser given to resort guests

A hand sanitiser gifted to hotel customers for over five years has been found to be contaminated with a toxic ingredient and has been urgently recalled.

Do not fully charge: Volvo electric vehicle warning

Do not fully charge: Volvo electric vehicle warning

Do not fully charge: Volvo electric vehicle warning

Do not fully charge: Volvo electric vehicle warning

A serious fault has been identified in more than 2800 electric vehicles and, with no immediate fix, drivers are being warned not to fully charge the cars.

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

Thousands of electric SUVs recalled over injury risk

One of Australia's most popular electric vehicle brands has been subject to a product recall over a fault with one of its safety systems.

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More than 100,000 Kia cars recalled due to fire risk

More than 100,000 Kia cars recalled due to fire risk

Owners of 10 Kia model vehicles are being urged to park them away from flammable structures after the discovery of a serious fire risk with an electrical part.

National safety rules needed to curb e-bike fire risks

National safety rules needed to curb e-bike fire risks

Electric scooters, bicycles and skateboards should be inspected and some removed from online platforms following dangers identified in a NSW inquiry.

Electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk

Electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk

More than 1400 electric vehicles have been recalled due to a serious issue with their batteries that could cause fires.

Porsche to put brakes on 1600 luxury electric vehicles

Porsche to put brakes on 1600 luxury electric vehicles

More than 1600 high-end electric sports cars have been recalled over a safety issue, in the second electric car recall in a week.

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Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe

Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe

Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe

Virtual reality tech, batteries named in safety probe

Battery-powered products and new kinds of consumer gadgets will be closely examined by Australia's consumer watchdog as a top priority.

Hundreds of high-end EVs recalled over battery fault

Hundreds of high-end EVs recalled over battery fault

Hundreds of high-end EVs recalled over battery fault

Hundreds of high-end EVs recalled over battery fault

More than 1400 luxury electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia over a fault that the regulator warns could cause serious accidents.

LG battery recall ramps up as 4400 homes remain at risk

LG battery recall ramps up as 4400 homes remain at risk

LG battery recall ramps up as 4400 homes remain at risk

LG battery recall ramps up as 4400 homes remain at risk

Faulty solar batteries that have caused house fires are still being used in thousands of Australian homes, forcing LG to intensify recall efforts.

Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk

Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk

Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk

Audi issues second electric car recall due to fire risk

More than 120 electric cars from German car maker Audi have been recalled in Australia, with owners warned a fix is still being developed.

Solar battery faces compulsory recall after house fires

Solar battery faces compulsory recall after house fires

Solar battery faces compulsory recall after house fires

Solar battery faces compulsory recall after house fires

Australia's consumer watchdog is weighing up whether to issue a compulsory recall for an LG solar battery after 13 fires, including one that destroyed a house.

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

More than 500 Tesla Model 3s recalled for safety change

A new model of one of the most popular electric cars in Australia is being recalled for safety reasons just weeks after arriving in the country.

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

Major automaker recalls electric cars due to fire risk

A recall has been issued for more than 200 electric vehicles after Audi discovered an issue with their batteries that could increase the risk of a fire.

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Toyota hybrid SUV recalled over fuel consumption rules

Auto manufacturer Toyota will fit new tyres on hundreds of Yaris hybrid vehicles in a recall over claims about fuel consumption.

Electric hatchbacks recalled due to charging danger

One of Australia's cheapest electric vehicles is being recalled after authorities discovered a potentially fatal charging issue.

Recall for luxury EVs hit by power-loss software glitch

A software bug is behind the recall of three models of electric vehicles from Mercedes-Benz that could leave drivers without power.

High-end electric car recalled due to battery fire risk

More than 200 high-end electric sports cars from Porsche have been recalled due to insufficient sealing around their batteries that could lead to a fire.

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Poppy seeds alert by Coles after customer falls ill

Coles customers are being urged not to consume potentially poisonous poppy seeds after some batches remained on the shelves despite a recall in November.

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