Concern over "terribly" slow consumer response to dangerous Infinity cable recall

By Esther Han
Updated March 27 2015 - 10:09am, first published 9:57am
Dodgy electrical cables have been recalled. Photo: Phil Carrick
Dodgy electrical cables have been recalled. Photo: Phil Carrick
Ann Savery and John Barbaric had hazardous Infinity cables installed in their renovated house, prompting them to rewire. Photo: Jay Cronan
Ann Savery and John Barbaric had hazardous Infinity cables installed in their renovated house, prompting them to rewire. Photo: Jay Cronan

Electricians are blaming the consumer watchdog for the slow industry and community response to an urgent recall of inferior electrical cabling, sparking fears of widespread fires and electrocutions.