Consumer Warnings

During fire investigations the Metropolitan Fire Service (MFS) sometimes finds products or procedures which are deemed unsafe and likely to cause a fire. When this happens the MFS takes action and works with the relevant authorities to amend legislation or to communicate information to industry and the public. 

Our aim is to prevent injury or loss of life, and prevent damage to property and the environment.

The following are specific product information alerts designed to raise awareness of potential defects in materials or services.

 

Item Document for downloading Link to more specific information
  • Warning on Bushfire Bunkers
Ministerial Media Release - SA Consumers Warned About Bushfire Bunkers Cautionary Note on Bushfire Bunkers
  • Sky Lanterns (August 2009)
Ministerial Media Release - Skylanterns Banned in South Australia Office of Consumer & Business Affairs
  • Marine Marker Warning

Department of Defence
Warning to Public
Australian Government
Department of Defence
Warning to Public
  • Loose Fill Insulation (February 2009)
Public Warning - Roof Insulation Office of Consumer & Business Affairs
  • Loewe Television
  Product Recalls Australia - Loewe
  • Airflow, Lanson and P&R Bathroom Heater Exhaust Fan and Light Combinations
  Product Recalls Australia - Heater, Exhaust Fan, Light combinations
  • LG Dishwashers
  Product Recalls Australia - LG Dishwashers
  • AEG Dishwashers
  Product Recalls Australia - AEG Dishwasher
  • Electrolux, Dishlex and Westinghouse Dishwashers
  Product Recalls Australia - Electrolux, Dishlex and Westinghouse Dishwashers
  • LG Dishwashers and Washing machines
  Product Recalls Australia - LG Electronics Dishwashers and Washing Machines
  • Omega and Smeg Dishwashers
  Product Recalls Australia - Omega and Smeg Dishwashers
  • DishDrawer Dishwasher by Fisher & Paykel
  Product Recalls Australia - Fisher & Paykel Dish Drawer Dishwasher