Recalls in 2023
By month
By product type
- Toys & kids34
- Electrical24
- Sports & outdoor16
- Vehicles11
- Cosmetics & chemicals5
- Tools & DIY4
Recalls in New Zealand in 2023
- 2023-12-20
NZRiff the Fox Teether
The black ear tips of this product may detach and form a small part, which may pose a choking hazard for young children and could lead to severe injury and/or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →- NZ
Christmas Light up Gnomes
The retaining tab on the battery cover could break therefore not totally securing the battery due to the possibility of the battery backing cover being slightly raised or lifted therefore not sitting flush to the base.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-12-19
- NZ
Model Year 2022 and 2023 Can-Am Commander series, Defender series, Maverick Trail series and Traxter series equipped with an HD7 or 700 engines
The Operator’s Guide “Maintenance Schedule” section contains incorrect information regarding driven clutch pulley maintenance intervals.The Operator’s Guide “Maintenance Schedule” section contains incorrect information…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Adria Towable Caravans (361LT, 402PH, 472PK, 492DT, 542PH, 552PK, 552UP)
Due to a manufacturing defect, there may be excess sealant in the refrigerator vent. If there’s excess sealant in the vent, where the gas burner is located, there is a risk of fire.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-12-14
- NZ
Magnetic Balls Fidget toy
The product may not comply with the Unsafe Goods (Small High Powered Magnets) Indefinite Prohibition Notice 2014 ( Notice ), as the notice prohibits supply of magnets where at least two of them are each able to fit…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-12-13
- NZ
Oversized Kids Hoodie Blanket
There is no fire hazard information on the physical product, which means the hooded blanket (nightwear) does not meet fire hazard labelling requirements, and may pose a potential fire risk which could lead to serious…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-11-27
- NZ
Electric oil Burners
The timer switch mechanism on the oil burner can pop out and expose the live electric parts of the oil burner, posing a risk of serious injury or death from electric shock. There is also a risk of burns and damage to…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-11-22
- NZ
SKEP Deluxe Bouncer Swing
The product was packaged in a box that displayed a sleeping baby in the swing despite the fact that this bouncer swing is not an infant sleep product and should never be used for sleep. Infant products that have an…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Mocka Wooden Play gym
The Mocka Wooden play gym (ID T03869) has small hanging beads that may become detached during play, and this could pose a choking hazard to young children.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-11-21
- NZ
Honda Outboard Motor
There is a design defect with the Drive by Wire (DBW) Shift Actuator Link Rod on some outboard engines. This Link Rod may break due to fatigue and not allow the vessel operator to shift the engine out of forward or…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-11-16
- NZ
Gasmate Diesel Heater
Due to the type of inlet socket used in the heater, there is a safety risk that someone could grab a 240V AC cord and plug it into the DH203 and try to run it.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Alemlube Digital Tyre Gauge
The product does not comply with the https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/for-consumers/using-products-safely/button-batteries-product-safety due to the button/coin batteries not being adequately secured and being…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-11-13
- NZ
Top Cowl Assembly in Mercury Marine boat engines
There is a possibility for injury to occur if fingers enter the top cowl air vents on some engine models.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-11-10
- NZ
CL Ultra Protect Sunscreen
The sunscreen does not meet the requirements of the Product Safety Standard 2022.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-10-30
- NZ
Restore Sinus Spray
FDA testing found the product to contain microbial contamination identified as Microbacterium sp., Fictibacillus sp., Bacillus sp., (primarily B. malikii), and Paenibacillus sp (these microorganisms are generally…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Kids Hooded Blanket
There is no fire hazard information on the physical product, meaning the hooded blanket (nightwear) does not meet fire hazard labelling requirements, and may pose a potential fire risk which could lead to serious burns.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-10-26
- NZ
Kids Flannelette Pyjama Sets
The fire hazard warning label is in an incorrect place, being not clearly visible on the back neck.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Kids and Toddler Oversized Wearable Blanket Hoodies
The product does not have the required fire hazard labelling, posing a risk of serious burn injuries if exposed to a heat or flame source.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Hush hot Water Bottles
There is insufficient directions and wording, which may cause burns if not used properly.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-10-13
- NZ
Samsung top Loader Washing Machines
In some circumstances, there is a chance that moisture may penetrate the electrical connectors of the machines causing a spark and potentially a fire hazard. Samsung Electronics Australia is voluntarily conducting this…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-10-02
- NZ
Narva Electronic Fuse Tester
The product was sold without the warning information required for products containing button/coin batteries, which presents a risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death to young children if they gain…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-09-29
- NZ
Shimano Bike Cranksets
There is a possible bonding separation issue which may cause the bonded crank parts to separate and break, posing a crash hazard.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Rainbow Road Board Book Series
MBI has identified a potential risk that in certain circumstances, the circular binding rings for the books can be torn free, potentially posing a choking hazard.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
3M Hard hat Attached Earmuffs
During recent internal testing related to product aging, 3M New Zealand found a decrease in earmuff headband force over time when the P5E attachment arm is used in combination with certain head protection products,…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-09-20
- NZ
Zazi Little b Teether
The teether is likely to fail one of the clauses of the Safety Standard for teethers. The size and shape of the teether means that it may become lodged in a child’s airway, and/or create impaction hazards associated…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Splosh Father's day Giant Mugs
Due to a manufacturing fault, the mugs may crack and break when exposed to hot liquids, presenting a risk of scalding from hot liquids and/or injury from sharp edges.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Polaris 2021-2024 RZR 200 Vehicle
Polaris has determined that some 2021 – 2024 RZR 200 vehicles may experience a steering rack failure during operation, which may result in a loss of vehicle steering control, posing a crash hazard and risk of serious…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-09-08
- NZ
MerCruiser Fuel Filters
The product's O-ring seal may not seal effectively, which may cause fuel to escape from the filter and cause a fire hazard.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-09-06
- NZ
Jurry JYD-60 Battery Charger
The charger is not within the required NZ Electrical Standards, and may pose a safety risk.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-09-04
- NZ
Navybaby Wooden Rabbit
The wooden rabbit failed to comply with regulations for a product marketed as a teether. If inhaled, it may pose a choking hazard to children.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Navybaby Teething peg
The teething peg failed to comply with regulations for a product marketed as a teether. If inhaled, it may pose a choking hazard to a child.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Navybaby peg Figure
The peg figure failed to comply with regulations for a product marketed as a teether. If inhaled, it may pose a choking hazard to a child.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Butterfly Wand With Crown
The toy can release small parts that, if seperated, may pose a choking or suffocation hazard to young children, which could lead to severe injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Animal Shoot Ball toy
The small balls contained in the packages of the Animal Shoot Ball Toy may pose a choking or suffocation hazard for young children, which can lead to severe injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-08-28
- NZ
The Oodie - Kids Beach Oodie
The product does not comply with the requirements of the mandatory safety standard for nightwear for children by not having the required fire hazard labelling. There is a risk of serious burn injuries if exposed to a…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Merino Kids GoGo Bag Standard Weight / All Season Navy Stripe Sizes Baby 3-24mths & Toddler 2-4years
Fire Safety Hazard Labelling Not Clear Enough.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-08-25
- NZ
Hot Water bag With Soft Waist Cover
The product and packaging does not have the correct markings or labelling as required by standard BS1970:2012, and no instructions were included, thereby the product may be unsafe.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-08-24
- NZ
Ark's baby grabber
The product doesn’t meet a mandatory toys standard that applies for baby teethers and poses a choking hazard for small children.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-08-18
- NZ
Aere Square toe Leather Ankle Boots
The AERE Square Toe Leather Ankle Boot is a high heeled shoe. THE ICONIC has identified instances of the AERE Square Toe Leather Ankle Boot heel snapping. There is a risk of minor injuries including a twisted ankle or…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-08-14
- NZ
Active Intent Sports Snow Helmet - Black
The goggle retaining strap snap stud is secured to the helmet with a screw. Some screws may have been used that are too long. The tip of the screw may impact the head in the event of an impact or a fall.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →