TasNetworks says it’s not concerned more than 5000 potentially faulty CablePI devices have not been returned, almost nine months after a recall was commenced.
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The company recalled CablePIs made in 2013 because of a manufacturing defect which caused some devices to melt and ignite.
Opposition Leader Bryan Green hit out at Energy Minister Matthew Groom and TasNetworks for failing to issue a second recall to ensure the return of what he says is almost 8000 devices identified as faulty.
TasNetworks says 5900 devices are still out in the public.
A company spokesperson said the number was “not a concern as the recall was instigated on a voluntary basis and the amount recovered to date has been quite substantial”.
Mr Green said right to information documents that showed Mr Groom was notified of the potential fault by TasNetworks almost a year before the fault was detected were alarming.
“Rather than demand this recall was accelerated, the Minister reverted to type and took a nothing to see here approach,” Mr Green said.
But Mr Groom said the Labor Leader was trying to “rewrite history” and accused Mr Green of suggesting TasNetworks bypass proper process.
Mr Groom said TasNetworks had acted “appropriately and professionally” and in accordance with processes set out by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission.