http://www.accc.gov.au/update/infinity-cable-recall-act-now-…
http://www.recalls.gov.au/content/index.phtml/itemId/1061753
In August 2014, Infinity electrical cables were recalled by 18 electrical retailers and wholesalers due to safety concerns.
The cables were supplied in:
NSW - 2010-2013
ACT - 2011-2013
Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia - 2012-2013
Tasmania - 2013.
It is estimated that up to 40,000 homes, commercial and residential buildings in Australia could be affected.
A taskforce of consumer agencies, building regulators and electrical safety regulators are coordinating the safety recall.
To date, 27 suppliers have announced recalls of Infinity cables. Further recalls may be announced in the future.
What you should do
Have your wiring checked by a licensed electrician if, between 2010 and 2013, you:
- purchased a new property
- renovated
- had electrical work done, including appliance installations.
Do not attempt to inspect cables yourself.
If you are unsure who did the electrical work, talk to your builder. If you don’t know who the builder was and are unsure if Infinity cables were installed, get a licensed electrician to inspect your wiring.
Thanks for posting.
Just had our house inspected today and found out today that our house was wired with infinity cable in 2012 and will need to be completely rewired.
Never thought of checking what the quality of cable was that the electrician was putting in at the time.
The recall is also not good enough as it should require all wiring in the house to be redone rather than allowing wiring in 'inaccessible areas' to be left which is obviously still a hazard. Makes no sense to say that all accessible areas should have wiring replaced as its a fire and electrical shock hazard and then say that inaccessible areas are safe as long as a safety switch is put in. The suppliers are just trying to get out of paying for cost they should be picking up.
It's disappointing that the government does not require electrical wire to be tested to ensure it meets Australian Standards before selling in Australia and that major retails (such as Masters and Mitre10) are also willing to stock substandard cable imported from China which hasn't been tested properly for Australian standards.