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Office of Consumer & Business Affairs (OCBA) Office of Consumer & Business Affairs (OCBA)

Level 4, Chesser House
91 - 97 Grenfell Street
ADELAIDE SA 5000

PO BOX 1719 ADELAIDE SA 5001

Phone: (08) 8204 9777
Fax: (08) 8204 9769
Email: metro.cab@agd.sa.gov.au
 
 
Australian Greenhouse Office Australian Greenhouse Office
Department of the Environment and Heritage

John Gorton Building
King Edward Terrace
PARKES ACT 2600

GPO BOX 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601

Phone: (02) 6274 1888
 
 
Water Efficiency Water Efficiency Labelling and Standards (WELS) Scheme
WELS Regulator

GPO Box 787
CANBERRA ACT 2601
1800 803 772
   
The Australian Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association
   

Effective November 1st 2007, a rebate of $200 is available for the purchase of a new water efficient washing machine.

To be eligible the washing machine needs to have a WELS rating of 4 stars or more. The rebate is limited to one machine per person to a maximum of $200. The machine must be purchased, installed and operational for the rebate to be claimed. You will need to provide the original receipt when claiming the rebate.

The washing machine must be for personal use only, not commercial uses. The washing machine must be purchased on or after 1 November 2007. Charitable organisations may be eligible for the rebate for residential properties.

To find out more phone the Water Rebates Hotline on 1800 130 952. Full terms and conditions are available on the application form.

Click here to download Rebate application form (PDF Format)
Follow this link to the SA Water Website
 
 
Product Recalls Product Safety Policy Section
Compliance Strategies Branch
ACCC


PO BOX 1199
DICKSON ACT 2602

Phone:(02) 6243 1262>
Fax: (02) 6243 1073
Email: recalls@recalls.gov.au




Current Recalls


Electrolux, Electrolux Dishlex and Westinghouse Diswashers

Date: 03/12/2007

Supplier: Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd

Affected Models: Electrolux EX401ISB and ESL6163. Electrolux Dishlex DX303SK and DX303WK. Westinghouse SB908WK, SB908SK, SB916WK, SB916SK, SB926WK and SB926SK. Serial numbers commencing with 70700000 to 72400000 inclusive.
Purchased after 1 April 2007.

A wire connector within the appliance may, in extreme cases, overheat and cause a small self-contained fire or melting of plastic components within the control panel. Product failure will result.

Consumer Action: Turn off the unit and disconnect from the power point.
Australia: Call 1800 001 218 (toll free) between 9am and 6pm (EST Mon-Fri) to register your details. Please have your model number and serial number ready prior to calling. Electrolux will make arrangements for a service technician to call and check your appliance free of charge.

Market Coverage: National

Recall Coverage: National