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Google Pixel 4a smartphone recalled over ‘fire risk’
- The Google Pixel 4a smartphone has been recalled due to fears that it may catch on fire, according to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission .
- The affected models were sold from August 1, 2020, to September 30, 2022, at retailers including JB Hi-Fi and Harvey Norman.
- Consumers have been urged by the ACCC to stop using the devices, and a firmware update was rolled out on January 8, 2025, to improve battery safety.
- Affected consumers may be eligible for compensation and should check if their devices have received the update.
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