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18m extension cord sold with Vax Bagged Backpack Vacuum Cleaner (VXCB-01) — recall

Consumer goods · Australia · 2026-03-31

Hazard: The 18m orange extension cord can arc i…

Techtronic Industries 18m extension cord may arc internally, causing overheating and sparking, risk of injury

Country	Australia
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-03-31
Manufacturer	Techtronic Industries
Retailer	Bunnings_x000D_ Betta Stores Ltd_x000D_ Leading Edge Group_x000D_ Narta Group Members_x000D_ Vac City_x000D_ Vacdirect_x000D_ The Good Guys_x000D_ Harvey Norman_x000D_ Joyce Mayne_x000D_ Vac Shack_x000D_ About Clean Buying Group_x000D_ ABCD Clean
Model identifiers	Electrical approval number: NSW24707
Hazard description	The 18m orange extension cord can arc internally if the conductors break resulting in overheating and sparking. Risk of serious injury from burns or property damage if the extension cord overheats or sparks. Incidents resulting in injury have occurred.
Remedy	Stop using the 18m orange extension cord immediately and remove it from the Vax bagged backpack vacuum. Contact Techtronic Industries for more information and instructions on how to destroy the cord and receive a voucher to purchase a replacement cord. Do not return the cord to your place of purchase. The Vax Bagged backpack vacuum cleaner unit is not being recalled and can be used without the 18m extension cord. Contact Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd Call: 1300 859 017 Email: customerservice@ttibrands.com.au (link sends email) Visit: https://www.vax.com.au/safety-notifications (link…
Recall number	2026/20851
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Accessible-surface temperature rise; guarding of heat sources.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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