Recall of Remote Control Unit for Nordic Series Motorised Window Awnings
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The ACCC has recalled the remote control unit for Nordic series motorised window awnings due to non-compliance with button battery safety standards, posing risks of choking and severe injuries to children.
What this ACCC product recall tells you, and what most readers miss
This notice was issued by ACCC on April 24, 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 remote control unit for Nordic series motorised window awnings does not comply with mandatory standards for products containing button batteries. The battery is not secured and may be released during use, and the packaging lacks warning information about the dangers to children and what to do if a battery is swallowed.
Which Products Are Affected
The affected product is the remote control unit model AC136-05Bi-CA, which is used for the following folding arm awnings: Nordic Sirocco FA40 Series (Brand: Turnils), Nordic Access FA20 Series (Brand: Luxaflex), and Nordic-Cabrera-Arafura Awnings (Brand: Luxaflex). No specific quantities, UPCs, or date ranges were provided in the recall notice. The recall applies in Australia.
What You Should Do
Consumers should stop using the remote immediately and keep it out of reach of children. Contact the dealer from which the remote was purchased to arrange for them to collect the remote and provide a replacement at no cost. For further assistance, contact Hunter Douglas Pty Ltd at (02) 9638 8000 between 8.30am and 4.30pm AEST, Monday to Friday, or visit https://www.hunterdouglas.com.au/.
Why This Matters
This recall is significant because unsecured button batteries in products pose a high risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries, or death to children, with serious harm possible in as little as two hours, highlighting the need for strict safety compliance in household items.
Source
This information is from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). For full details, visit: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/remote-control-unit-for-nordic-series-motorised-window-awnings-%E2%80%93-ac136-05bi-ca
Original source: ACCC Official Notice ↗
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