Assorted Travel Adaptors Sold at Big W Recall
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Assorted travel adaptors sold at Big W are being recalled due to failure to meet Australian electrical safety requirements.
What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by ACCC on August 1, 2026 and geographically references Australia. Its severity classification of "high" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.
Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.
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What Happened
The adaptors do not meet Australian Electrical Safety Requirements as the plug pins are uninsulated and they do not have the required Australian Regulatory Compliance Mark.
Which Products Are Affected
Travel adaptors for use with the below plugs with no power conversion:
- Europe to Australia - Adaptor EU to Aus/NZ
- USA to Australia - Adaptor USA to Aus/NZ
- UK to Australia - Adaptor UK to Aus/NZ Only products with markings '-16' and '-17' are affected by this recall. These markings are on the rear of the adaptor. Sold at Big W.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the adaptors and disconnect from power supply and appliances. Return the adaptor to any BIG W store for a full refund, or contact recall@clgroup.au to arrange the return of the product and refund. Contact CL Group at 08 8340 1600 or visit https://www.clgroup.au.
Why This Matters
Risk of serious injury or death from electric shock from uninsulated plug pins. Risk of property damage if the product catches fire.
Source
Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗
Related Product Recalls
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Similar body length
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Similar severity timing
Same severity (high) notices issued closest in time to August 1, 2026.
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