Recalls in 2022
By month
By product type
- Electrical26
- Sports & outdoor25
- Toys & kids22
- Vehicles4
- Other3
- Cosmetics & chemicals2
Recalls in New Zealand in 2022
- 2022-12-24
NZMacPherson and Paramount electric recliners and sofas with cupholders in the armrests
During use, the electrical components in the cupholder may overheat. Risk of fire and serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →- 2022-12-23
- NZ
Zenith Water - Zenith 91295NZ CO2 Cylinders
Fault with valve on some cylinders. There is a small risk that the valve may fail on cylinders with batch number 7/22 causing the cylinder to inadvertently discharge the CO2.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Coin Save Wanganui - JAK and various branded children’s pyjamas
The pyjamas (nightwear) do not meet the fire hazard labelling requirements of the mandatory Product Safety Standards (Children’s Nightwear and Limited Daywear Having Reduced Fire Hazard) Regulation 2016. Parents and…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-12-22
- NZ
Polaris RZR Pro XP (2-seat only) 2021-22
Polaris has determined that some Model Year 2021-2022 RZR Pro XP (2-seat only) vehicles may develop a fuel leak at the fuel pump outlet connector on the fuel tank. The potential leak area is in close proximity to a…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Polaris Ranger 2021-23
Polaris has determined that some 2021-2023 RANGER XP 1000 / XP 1000 Crew and RANGER 1000 / 1000 Crew vehicles may develop a fuel leak at the fuel pump outlet connector on the fuel tank. The potential leak area is in…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-12-21
- NZ
Kubota RTV-XG850
The steering shaft may shear due to misalignment of the Electric Power Steering (EPS) support bracket. Shearing of the steering shaft can cause a loss of steering and loss of machine control that can increase the risk…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-12-15
- NZ
Lamaze Chill Teether
The recall is due to bacterial contamination. The liquid filling in production code K1920ALP01 is contaminated with the bacteria Sphingomonas sp. The liquid filling in production code E1920ALP01 is contaminated with…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-12-12
- NZ
Cleanskin Duo Battery Charger
The plug pins in the charger are uninsulated and the plug therefore does not comply with NZ electrical safety standards. Risk of electric shock that can cause serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-11-28
- NZ
Fuller Pro 16 Pce Screwdriver Set. DO NOT USE WITH ELECTRICITY.
Incorrect labelling on the packaging that screwdrivers are 1000V insulated. The screwdrivers are not insulated and offer no protection against electricity. If they are used with for electrical work, on live wires, it…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Fuller Pro 10 Pce Screwdriver Set. DO NOT USE WITH ELECTRICITY.
Incorrect labelling on the packaging that screwdrivers are 1000V insulated. The screwdrivers are not insulated and offer no protection against electricity. If they are used with for electrical work, on live wires, it…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-11-14
- NZ
Polaris Sportsman 450 and 570 (2021-23) - Wiring harness
On some 2021-23 Sportsman 450 and 570 ATVs, the wiring harness may have been improperly assembled by the supplier. The wires may contact the brake line and/or vehicle frame resulting in potential loss of front brakes…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Polaris RZR Turbo S & XP Turbo 2021 - Clutch housing
Under some operating conditions, 2021 RZR Turbo S & XP Turbo models may have an increased risk of primary (drive) clutch failure. Certain primary clutch failures can cause debris and/or clutch components to be ejected…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-11-08
- NZ
Nouveau Christmas Reindeer 56cm
The eyes and pompom on the hat are easily removed. The eyes and pompoms may cause a choking hazard for young children
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
BRP - Can-Am Ryker (2019-23)
The position light and flasher electrical harness in the front fenders may be loose and rub on the tire. This could lead to a short circuit causing an engine stall while driving. If you do experience an engine stall…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-11-03
- NZ
Brilliant Lighting - LAGOS LED Slim Batten (1200mm). Sold at Bunnings.
The Light’s LED driver can overheat causing the housing to distort and melt. Overheating could potentially cause the unit to catch fire.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Adria Caravans (hot water system) - Adria 612PT Slider and Slider Sport
In certain Adria Caravans the hot water unit may not be securely mounted, and the gas pipe may have a safety issue. In the event of a gas leak from the hot water systems inlet gas line, LP Gas may accumulate within the…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-10-31
- NZ
Postie - Christmas Reindeer Headband
The Antler can fall off or be pulled off easily. The wire that supports the antler may then be exposed and it could pose a risk of injury to eyes and/or persons.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Kmart - ANKO Teething Llama
The cap of one of feet can break free from the teether. If it comes free, it may pose a choking hazard to young children which can block airways and cause death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-10-27
- NZ
Richmond Wheel & Castor - Automated Sliding Gate Opener
The main supply cord may be incorrectly wired to the power terminal block. Risk of electrical shock causing serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Michelin brand 295/80R22.5 XZU3+ 152/148J TL tyres that have been retreaded
Michelin scrutinizes rigorously the performances of its tyres according to the local running conditions in each country. Recently, some damages were detected on some tyres during the retread inspection process (using…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-10-14
- NZ
Specialized 1stGen Turbo Levo E-Bicycles - Kenevo Battery Packs. Recall expansion, September 2022. Originally posted June 2021.
For the small number (estimated less than 15%) of battery packs, if conductive water (e.g., salt or chlorinated) penetrates the seal around the Control Pad, e.g., through repeated pressure-washing, and reaches a…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-10-10
- NZ
Dometic (Seastar) mechanical steering cables
A defective retaining nut that can lead to a possible steering failure to starboard. This could result in an accident and possible drowning.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-09-30
- NZ
RockaRoo infant rockers
When the rocker is not in use, the restraint straps can dangle below the seat and there is a risk that a crawling infant could become entangled in the straps. In an infant becomes entangled in the straps it could cause…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
MamaRoo infant swings
When the swing is not in use, the restraint straps can dangle below the seat and there is a risk that a crawling infant could become entangled in the straps. In an infant becomes entangled in the straps it could cause…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-09-14
- NZ
Thermomix TM6 Measuring Cup
When cooking at or above 95°C (200°F) with the TM6 measuring cup in place, certain ingredients may float to the top of the mixing bowl and prevent steam from escaping through hole in the lid. This can cause an increase…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-09-12
- NZ
KetoSens Test Strips batch UJ03PBXNG (MedSafe recall)
KetoSens Test strips from batch UJ03PBXNG may give incorrect readings. The test results can show that the patient has higher ketone levels than their actual levels. See the MedSafe recall notice here.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-08-25
- NZ
Trek Bicycles - Speed Concept SLR and Emonda SLR bicycles
If the carbon base bar or handlebar/stem is overloaded, it can break. If the handlebar breaks, the rider can lose control of the bike and fall.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Trek Bicycles - Bontrager Aeolus RSL VR-C handlebar/stems (2020-2022).
If the carbon base bar or handlebar/stem is overloaded, it can break. If the handlebar breaks, the rider can lose control of the bike and fall.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-08-24
- NZ
Salt&Pepper - WANDERLUST 3 wick triple scented candles
The glass candle container may fracture or shatter and potentially result in the wax in the candle igniting. If the glass candle container fractures or shatters, it poses a risk of serious burns or injury and creates a…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Salt&Pepper - ATELIER 3 wick candles. Sold at Farmers
The glass candle container may fracture or shatter and potentially result in the wax in the candle igniting. If the glass candle container fractures or shatters, it poses a risk of serious burns or injury and creates a…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Lily the Ladybug Shaped cushion Sold at Briscoes
When put under pressure the wire used on the antennae of the cushion can poke through the fabric of the cushion. This exposed wire poses a risk of injury to the user.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Early Settler - Collins Pharmacy Table Lamp Black 54cm
The insulation/protection on the electric cable that runs through the lamps body to the light fitting can wear allowing the live cable to touch the metal body of the lamp. The lamp can become live and pose a risk of…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-08-22
- NZ
Yamaha Outboard ignition control software update (F200XA, VF200LB, VF250XB)
The ignition coils may be energised when the main key switch is turned ON, this is due to improper Engine Control Unit programming. This spark could ignite unburned fuel in the combustion chamber and could damage the…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-08-15
- NZ
Mill Electrical Convection Panel Heaters
The supply cord is inadequately anchored to the appliance and if pulled it may become detached from the unit or become loose. Risk of fire or electric shock that can cause serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
CLICK Electrical Panel Heaters
The supply cord is inadequately anchored to the appliance and if pulled it may become detached from the unit or become loose. Risk of fire or electric shock that can cause serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-08-08
- NZ
Royal Doulton Lunar Decanter and Tumbler Set
The tumblers could break during normal use. If the tumblers break during normal use, they can cause a laceration risk to the user.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
DeWALT professional-use Mitre Saw
The rear guard may break or detach and make contact with the saw blade. If the rear guard contacts the saw blade, fragments may be thrown from a rotating blade contacting the operator or bystander and causing injury.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-08-04
- NZ
LG Energy Solution - ESS Home Energy Storage System Batteries Recall originally announced June 2021, updated July 2022 and again in May 2023
The batteries may overheat and catch on fire. If the batteries overheat, there is an increased risk of fire which may result in an injury or death and/or property damage.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2022-07-28
- NZ
Morgan Plus Four & Morgan Plus Six
Preliminary investigations indicate premature degradation of the rubber seal(s) in a third-party manufactured master cylinder. This may result in compromised brake performance, and in extreme cases cause brake failure.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Boundaryline Fencing Systems - Tek Screws
There is a risk that the screws that hold the panel-bracket to the fence post may not be structurally sound and that the head of the screw(s) can break off allowing the panel brackets to come loose, and that ultimately…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →