Recall alerts

Know if your appliances have a safety recall.

Appliance recall alerts help Australian households check whether their appliances have active safety recalls. By matching brand, model and serial numbers against public recall data, PlanWithHome can flag possible matches so you can take action.

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Recall matching

Check your appliances against Australian recall data using brand, model and serial numbers.

Match tracking

When a recall matches your appliance, confirm the match or dismiss it, and track resolution steps.

Ongoing monitoring

New recalls are checked automatically when you add or update an appliance record.

Why appliance recall alerts matter

Product safety recalls are issued when an appliance poses a risk of fire, electric shock, burns, choking or other injury. In Australia, the ACCC publishes recalls for household products including fridges, washing machines, dryers, ovens, air conditioners, heaters, fans and more.

Many Australian households own appliances that could be subject to a recall, but most people never hear about it. Recalls are published on government websites and in news articles, but it is unrealistic to check manually for every appliance in your home.

By keeping a record of your appliance brands, model numbers and serial numbers, you can check for possible recalls quickly and regularly. If an appliance you own is recalled, you can act promptly — stop using it, request a repair, or arrange a replacement.

How PlanWithHome handles recall alerts

When you add an appliance to PlanWithHome — or update an existing record — the app checks the brand and model against publicly available Australian recall data. If there is a possible match, PlanWithHome shows you the recall notice and asks you to review and confirm or dismiss it.

A possible match means the brand and model appear in a recall notice — it does not guarantee your specific unit is affected. Always verify against the official recall notice on the ACCC Product Safety Australia website and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

PlanWithHome does not claim to provide comprehensive or real-time recall monitoring. It is a tool to help you stay informed, but you should also monitor official sources directly.

Why keeping appliance records matters

To check for recalls, you need the brand, model and serial number of each appliance. Without a record, you would need to find the model number on each physical appliance — which often means pulling out a fridge or climbing behind a washing machine. With PlanWithHome, you save these details when you add the appliance, so checking for recalls takes seconds.

Your appliance records also connect to your home inventory, warranty tracker and maintenance schedule — everything about each appliance is in one place.

Frequently asked questions

How does appliance recall matching work?

PlanWithHome checks the appliances you have recorded against publicly available Australian recall data. It compares brand names, model numbers and serial numbers to find possible matches. A possible match is not a confirmed recall — you should always verify with the official recall notice or the manufacturer.

Does PlanWithHome guarantee I will be notified of all recalls?

No. PlanWithHome checks against publicly available recall data but cannot guarantee every recall is captured. You should also monitor official sources such as the ACCC Product Safety Australia website and manufacturer communications for the most up-to-date recall information.

What should I do if an appliance is recalled?

If you receive a possible recall match, verify it against the official recall notice on the ACCC Product Safety Australia website or the manufacturer's website. Follow the instructions in the notice — this may include stopping use, returning the product, or requesting a free repair or replacement.

What information do I need to check for recalls?

You need the brand, model name or number, and ideally the serial number of your appliance. PlanWithHome stores these details when you add an appliance to your inventory, making it easy to check for possible matches automatically.

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Add your appliances to PlanWithHome and we will check for possible recall matches automatically.