warning uv sterilizer - a certain brand/model

[ashhhh]

I found this on another australian fish forum posted by a moderator there.........thought I might just pass it on,wether its true or not I dont know..........<
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>"The NSW Office of Fair Trading regards the ''Pro Aqua''
and UV steriliser as UNSAFE. <
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>There are no ifs, buts, or maybes, it is unsafe! <
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>If you are aware of anyone selling these, please provide our investigators with details of who and where. <
>The source of the information will be kept confidential and WILL be investigated. <
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>The importer/distributor to date has refused to respond and Fair Trading have ordered them to conduct a recall using the provisions of the Electrical Safety Act 1945. <
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>If you currently have one of these units, either contact the Office of Fair Trading, or seek return it to the place of purchase, however, only hand the unit over once a refund or exchanged product has been provided. <
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>Legal action against the importer/distributer is pending. <
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>Energy Safety <
>Office of Fair Trading - Safety and Standards <
>PO Box 44 Lindfield NSW 2070"<
> Cheers<
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>Ash.....<
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>Edited by: ashhhh at: 19/7/05 16:35<
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[mickvick]

Ash<
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>Can you please post the exact source of your information. <
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>I cannot find any reference to this on the NSW Fair Trading site, the ACCC site or the Australia Government product recall site.<
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>From what I can find, there has been no recall. <
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>Cheers<
>Michael

[ashhhh]

Micheal, this was all the info provided, but I will try a put the direct link up.......<
>I dont know if I have done the correct thing here but see what happens<
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>www.ausfishforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=60285 Cheers<
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>Ash.....<
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[Dyce]

  I bought one of these about 6months ago and only just hooked it up to my setup.<
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>Is it every single one of these as I know AOA have a crapload of different types of proaqua uv sterilisers.<
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>I know I have the Pro Aqua UVT-106. fish fish fish fish turkey fish fish gobble

[ashhhh]

I wouldnt have a clue dyce, but from the sound of things its all under investigation by the relevant partys, thats probably why it isn''t on any recall list, but I have asked for more info and ph numbers etc, I could post any replys regarding this topic here for you and others to read......as I said wether all this is true or not I dont know,Im just passing on some info I found<
>it may be prank or from an unhappy customer i dont know, but if more info comes available I will post it here....... <
> Cheers<
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>Ash.....<
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[mickvick]

Thanks for following that up Ash. I am concerned because I have one of these models. Unfortunately his response provides precious little and raises more questions.<
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>First he says it relates to that entire
and, then he says its only one particular model.....<
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>Quote:the only recall is the UVB-PL9 from AVK (PRO-AQUA - AQUA-PRO). <
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>Secondly, I cant find it on the national list of recalled products????<
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>Thirdly, if its the NSW Dept of Fair Trading thats made the recall, does it even apply here in QLD???????<
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>I think he (and you) should be VERY careful how this is aired in public. Unfounded and/or incorrect statements can be very costly to these companies in lost sales and reputation. The last thing you or anyone else wants is to be sued for those losses.<
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>Again, thanks for following it up.<
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>Perhaps one of the sponsors here can clear this up. Surely they would be aware of any recall???<
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>Michael Edited by: mickvick at: 19/7/05 10:58<
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There was something about the 9 watt  14 months ago,from what i can gather its still an on going thing.I have sold 30 or so of the Pro Aqua
and from the small up to 40 watts with no probs what so ever.I will check with the importer.  

[ashhhh]

believe you me, im not trying in anyway, what so ever to defame any
and of UV sterilizer at all, I thought I would be doing the right thing by passing this warning on to anyone who wishes to read it, I have not personally stated that this product is falty but merely quoted what has been stated elsewhere, I do not see why someone would do this for fun and if I have made anyone uneasy about the product they have or are about to purchase I wont apologise as I am not directly responsible for the quoted text - whats that old saying?<
>- dont shoot the messenger..........this reply is by no means directed at anyone on this post, just clearing myself really.... Cheers<
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>Ash.....<
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[ashhhh]

okaly dokaly,<
>here is a direct link to where the original statement came from<
>now you all know as much as I do -<
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>www.discusforums.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=3654 Cheers<
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>Ash.....<
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[Ageofaquariums]

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>Hi All,<
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>The Pro Aqua ( Aqua Pro )UVB-PL9 unit has been recalled in Sydney only. This does not apply to any other state or territory. AVK Imports no longer imports this model. The recall does not apply to any other Pro Aqua ( Aqua Pro ) UV units.<
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>Ben  <
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> AquariumProducts.com.au<
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[mickvick]

Thanks for that Ben<
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>I gather you meant NSW not Sydney????<
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>How does that effect people like yourself who sell to people in NSW????? Do you have to refund NSW customers<
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>Michael

[Ageofaquariums]

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>Hi Mick,<
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>In regards to UVB-PL9 units that we have sold to customers based in NSW i have been told to pass all enquiry''s directly to AVK Imports. If i receive more info i will post up.<
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>Ben   AquariumProducts.com.au<
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