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BMW Australia Ltd. - MINI HV Wallbox Gen II with charging socket - Electric Vehicle Charger 2020 - 2021

recall information

Recall number
REC-005021
PRA number
2021/19243
Original published date
Last updated date

make and model information

Model
MINI HV Wallbox Gen II with charging socket - Electric Vehicle Charger
Year range
2020 - 2021
Affected units
30
Regulator comments
Full details of this recall can be found on the Product Safety Website: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/bmw-australia-ltd-%E2%80%94-mini-hv-wallbox-gen-ii-with-charging-socket-electric-vehicle-charger

Product description

Wall charger for electric vehicle.

What are the defects?

The product does not comply with the Australian electrical safety standard.

The charging socket version fails to meet the certification and labelling requirements and the product is not certified for use in Australia.

What are the hazards?

Risk of electric shock or fire causing serious injury or death.

What should consumers do?

Please contact BMW Australia Ltd and affected consumers will be provided with a replacement unit that complies with the applicable safety standard. BMW will organise a licensed electrician to remove the non-complying unit and install the replacement Wallbox at no charge.
Supplier details
BMW Australia Ltd.

Who should owners/operators contact for more information?

Contact name
BMW Group Interaction Centre
Contact phone
133 269
Contact email
info@bmw.com.au

Responsible regulator

Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.

Product type