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Google Pixel 6a smartphone — recall

Consumer goods · Australia · 2025-07-25
Hazard: The battery may overheat. An automatic …

Google Pixel 6a smartphone was recalled in Australia on 2025-07-25 due to the battery may overheat. an automatic firmware update to a…. Google Pixel 6a smartphone available in Chalk, Sage and Charcoal colours. Brand: Google

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CountryAustralia
CategoryConsumer goods
Published2025-07-25
ManufacturerGoogle LLC
RetailerGoogle Australia Pty Ltd; Likewise Australia Pty Ltd; Telstra Limited; Optus Mobile Pty Ltd; TPG Telecom Limited; JB Hi-Fi Group Pty Ltd; Harvey Norman (individual franchises); Officeworks Limited; GeekonTap; Datacomm; Expert Marketing Promotions
Model identifiersModel: Pixel 6a; Other identifying numbers: Model number – G1AZG
Hazard descriptionThe battery may overheat. An automatic firmware update to Android 16 was rolled out to Pixel 6a devices in Australia on 8 July 2025. Google advises that the firmware update provides new battery management features that mitigate the risk of overheating. Consumers do not need to return their devices. An overheating battery could pose a risk of fire and/or burns to a user. Incidents have occurred resulting in serious burn injuries.
RemedySubmit a request here (link is external) to find out if your device is impacted. Check that your device has received the firmware update to Android 16. This issue does not affect all Pixel 6a devices. If your device is impacted by the issue, the new battery management system will be activated once your device receives the firmware update and reaches 400 battery cycles. If your device is not impacted by the issue, the firmware update will have no impact on battery management and the device will perform the same as before. You do not need to return your device to mitigate the safety issue. Goo…
Recall number2025/20591
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