Recall of 18m Extension Cord Sold with Vax Bagged Backpack Vacuum
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An 18m orange extension cord sold with the Vax Bagged Backpack Vacuum Cleaner (VXCB-01) is being recalled due to risks of overheating and sparking, which could lead to burns or property damage.
What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by ACCC on April 7, 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.
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What Happened
The 18m orange extension cord can arc internally if the conductors break, resulting in overheating and sparking.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is the 18m orange extension cord sold with the Vax Bagged Backpack Vacuum Cleaner (VXCB-01). Only the extension cord is being recalled, not the vacuum cleaner unit itself. The cord was not sold separately. No specific model numbers, UPCs, quantities, or date ranges were provided in the recall details.
What You Should Do
Consumers should:
- 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 for a replacement cord. Do not return the cord to your place of purchase.
- Note that the Vax Bagged Backpack Vacuum Cleaner unit is not being recalled and can be used without the extension cord.
Contact Techtronic Industries Australia Pty Ltd at Call: 1300 859 017, Email: customerservice@ttibrands.com.au, or visit: https://www.vax.com.au/safety-notifications.
Why This Matters
This recall addresses a serious risk of burns or property damage from the extension cord's potential to overheat and spark, with incidents resulting in injury having occurred.
Source
This information is from the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC). For more details, visit: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/18m-extension-cord-sold-with-vax-bagged-backpack-vacuum-cleaner-vxcb-01
Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗
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