Recalls in New Zealand in 2026

180 official recalls in New Zealand reported in 2026 so far, from Product Safety New Zealand (MBIE) and New Zealand Food Safety (MPI). Newest first. Search by product, brand or hazard.

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Recalls in 2026

180

So far

By month

JanJunDec

Most recalled brands

  1. Foodstuffs Own Brands3
  2. Nestlé1

By product type

  1. Toys & kids60
  2. Food & drink46
  3. Electrical27
  4. Sports & outdoor12
  5. Cosmetics & chemicals10
  6. Vehicles8

Recalls in New Zealand in 2026

  1. 2026-10-24
  2. NZ
    Food & drink

    Arla Protein Pudding Vanilla Cookie

    The product may contain foreign matter (glass fragments)

    NZ Food SafetyHutchinsons LimitedOfficial notice →
  3. 2026-10-23
  4. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Out Of The Blue Sound Monster sold at various retailers

    Splosh Australia is recalling the Out Of The Blue Sound Monster toys. The product was not tested before it was sold. It is also missing required warnings about the dangers button or coin batteries pose to children and…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  5. 2026-10-21
  6. NZ
    Electrical

    Above Desk Power Unit (ADPU) - Sold by Europlan

    Europlan is recalling the Above Desk Power Unit (ADPU). The ADPU does not meet NZ safety standards due to the absence of an integrated overload protection device. The unit may overheat if appliances that draw more than…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  7. 2026-10-20
  8. NZ
    Sports & outdoor

    APEX PRO 7117 Steering Damper Kit sold at various motorcycle retailers

    KTM Motorcycle Distributors NZ Limited is recalling the APEX PRO 7117 Steering Damper Kit. The steering damper can come loose at the mounting adapter. If the steering damper comes loose, the rider may lose steering…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  9. 2026-10-16
  10. NZ
    Sports & outdoor

    Giant Surelock Bicycle Locks with LED Key sold at Giant and Liv dealers

    Giant Bicycle Company Pty. Ltd. is recalling the Giant Surelock Protector 1 DT and Giant Surelock Protector 1 LS bicycle locks supplied with an LED key. An accessory LED key supplied with the lock contains a…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  11. 2026-10-12
  12. NZ
    Electrical

    Out Of The Blue Reading Lamp sold at various retailers

    Splosh Australia is recalling the Out Of The Blue Reading Lamp. The reading lamp contains a button battery that is not properly secured. A child may be able to access and remove the battery. If a child swallows or…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  13. 2026-10-09
  14. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Xtreme Monkey bars - Sold at Xtreme Imports Kapiti

    Xtreme Imports Kapiti is recalling the Xtreme Monkey bars. The climbing ring attachment included with the set is not compliant with toy safety standards. The diameter of the climbing rings may cause head entrapment in…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  15. 2026-10-02
  16. NZ
    Food & drink

    Tip Top brand Jelly Tip 6 Pack

    The possible presence of Bacillus cereus

    NZ Food SafetyTip Top Ice Cream Company LimitedOfficial notice →
  17. NZ
    Toys & kids

    University of Auckland Graduation Bears sold at the Campus Bookstore at the University of Auckland

    The elastic chinstrap attached to the removable trencher may not meet applicable toy safety requirements for cord and strap length. The chinstrap may present an entanglement or strangulation hazard.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  18. 2026-09-25
  19. NZ
    Electrical

    Narva Ultima Wiring Harness for Use with Ultima MK3 215 Hybrid Driving Lights Sold at Various Retailers

    The wiring harness can overheat while in use and may melt, cause a fire or a short circuit. If the harness overheats and catches fire it could lead to serious injury or death and/or property damage. Incidents have…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  20. 2026-09-22
  21. NZ
    Sports & outdoor

    Can-Am Spyder RT and F3 (MY2026) - Sold at BRP Can-Am On-Road authorized dealers

    The vehicle's dashboard display may stop working correctly, freeze, restart, or go blank due to a software communication issue (depending on driver usage of USB and Bluetooth connections). An inoperative or frozen…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  22. 2026-09-18
  23. NZ
    Toys & kids

    4 button clickable toy on key chain - Provided as a free gift by Kingdomcity

    The button battery inside the product is not properly secured and may be accessible to children. The product also does not include battery safety warnings. If a child swallows or inserts the battery into their body, it…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  24. NZ
    Tools & DIY

    Kinghitter 300mm Mastshift Ram Lug - sold at various retailers

    The welded lug where the side-tilt ram connects to the mast shift can develop cracking in the weld over time on machines fitted with a 300mm Mast Shift (Series 2 and Series 2i with a Rockspike Kit, and Expander and…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  25. 2026-09-14
  26. NZ
    Electrical

    Torpedo7 Camp Extension Lead 15m sold at Torpedo7 and ‘The Outlet”

    The extension lead may have been incorrectly wired during manufacture, with the wiring terminals connected in reverse. This can cause the electrical circuit to fail and may result in the fuse blowing when the product…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  27. 2026-09-11
  28. NZ
    Food & drink

    Dongwon brand Fried Bean Curd

    The presence of undeclared allergens (egg, milk, sesame)

    NZ Food SafetyEmart Company LimitedOfficial notice →
  29. NZ
    Drugs & medical

    Pairs of coloured contact lenses - sold on SHEIN NZ Website

    A sample of these contact lenses tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia complex, a bacterial contaminant detected in the solution in which the lenses were packaged. Exposure to this bacterium may pose a risk of eye…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  30. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Nature Baby Merino Kimono Pointelle Stretch & Grow - sold at various baby and children's retailers.

    Nature Baby are recalling the Nature Baby Merino Kimono Pointelle Stretch & Grow because a press-stud (dome) fastening on the chest of the garment may come loose and detach during use. The small detached part could be…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  31. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Nature Baby Merino Essentials Long Sleeve Kimono Bodysuit Pointelle sold at various baby and children's retailers.

    Nature Baby are recalling the Nature Baby Merino Essentials Long Sleeve Kimono Bodysuit Pointelle because the dome fastening on the front of the garment may come loose during use and create a choking hazard for babies…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  32. NZ
    Electrical

    Ibanez Promethian P20 Bass Amplifier - Sold at various retailers

    Musicworks Ltd is recalling the Ibanez Promethian P20 Bass Amplifier because: some amplifiers contain faulty capacitors that may overheat during operation. This may cause smoke and could potentially result in a fire…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  33. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Gingham Flower 3PK - Sold at Country Road

    Country Road is recalling the Gingham Flower 3PK. Due to a manufacturing defect the centre decorative piece on the flower hair accessory may come loose and detach. It can pose a choking hazard, particularly for young…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  34. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Britax B-Safe 35, B-Safe Gen2 and B-Safe Gen2 FlexFit Capsules - Sold at various baby product retailers

    The carry handle may become loose and detach after extended use. If the handle detaches while the capsule is being carried, it could cause the child to fall and be injured.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  35. NZ
    Home & garden

    2L Hot Water Bottles- sold at Bargain Chemist

    The bottle may leak, split or rupture when filled with hot water. Escaping hot water can cause serious burns or scalding. Bargain Chemist was advised by the Commerce Commission that a consumer had suffered burns when…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  36. 2026-09-10
  37. NZ
    Electrical

    RV-One two-stage LPG pressure regulator, fitted to the gas system of Snowy River caravans - Sold at Vanari and CMG Campers

    The regulator can potentially leak LPG: The diaphragm inside the gas regulator can fail, causing the regulator to leak LPG. Risk of serious injury or death if the gas leaks near an ignition source and causes an…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  38. NZ
    Toys & kids

    I Spy A Fly board book - sold at The Warehouse

    Make Believe Ideas Limited are recalling I Spy a Fly board book sold at The Warehouse. It is possible that the wings of the fly on the last page of the book may detach when pulled - creating a potential choking hazard.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  39. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Various Baby Sensory Activity Toys - sold on SHEIN NZ website

    They don’t comply with the size requirements of the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. There is a risk of serious injury or death from choking if the toys are used without…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  40. 2026-09-08
  41. NZ
    Food & drink

    Woolworths brand Multi Grain Cereal

    The product may contain foreign matter (blue plastic)

    NZ Food SafetyWoolworths New Zealand LimitedOfficial notice →
  42. NZ
    Sports & outdoor

    Husqvarna Cross Country motorcycles (TX 300 and FX 350) sold at various motorcycle dealers

    The rear brake caliper can be subjected to excessive stress in certain riding situations, and this can lead to the rear brake caliper assembly breaking. Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can result in a…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  43. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Hot Water Bottle - Ellie the Eel by Moana Rd sold at various retailers

    It does not comply with the mandatory safety standard BS 1970:2012. It is missing required safety markings.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  44. NZ
    Sports & outdoor

    GASGAS Cross Country and Motocross model motorcycles sold at various motorcycle dealers

    The rear brake caliper can be subjected to excessive stress in certain riding situations, and this can lead to the rear brake caliper assembly breaking. Cracks or breaks in the rear brake caliper can result in a…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  45. 2026-09-07
  46. NZ
    Electrical

    Godashed Lite (3-in-1 Powerbank) 10,000mAh Model - sold via Godashed.com

    The lithium-ion battery in it may fail and ignite during charging. If the battery ignites it could cause burn injuries and property damage.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  47. 2026-09-04
  48. NZ
    Food & drink

    Mon Sire brand Brie

    The possible presence of Listeria monocytogenes

    NZ Food SafetySabato LimitedOfficial notice →
  49. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Musical Light Up Crawling Snail - sold at Goodstuff

    Corsa International Ltd (trading as Goodstuff) is recalling this product as it does not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. If dropped, the battery compartment…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  50. NZ
    Electrical

    Living & Co Fan Heater and Fan Heater with Oscillation 2000W - Sold at The Warehouse

    A component inside the heaters (selector switch holder/rotary switch bracket) does not meet required electrical safety flammability standards. If the heater overheats or operates abnormally, this could increase the…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  51. NZ
    Toys & kids

    KW Baby bottle set - sold at Goodstuff

    Corsa International Ltd (trading as Goodstuff) is recalling this product as it does not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. The toy may present a choking risk…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  52. 2026-08-26
  53. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Playground Pull String Interactive Toys sold at various retailers

    The silicone tentacles may pose a choking hazard to children under 36 months of age. The sensory components may detach which may pose a choking hazard. Due to their size and length, the silicone tentacles may pose a…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  54. 2026-08-25
  55. NZ
    Vehicles

    Bridgestone Duravis R660 ECO 215/60 R17C 109/107 T tyres - Sold at Ford New Zealand and Bridgestone Stores

    The affected tyres may fail under certain conditions. The identified affected tyres are more susceptible to developing cuts when driven in rough or wet conditions. In a small number of cases, water can enter through…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  56. 2026-08-21
  57. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Weet-Bix wearable blanket - sold on Sanitarium website

    It does not include the red fire hazard warning label. This label is required under the children's nightwear mandatory standard. There is a risk of serious burn injuries if the blanket is exposed to a heat or flame…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  58. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Early Learners Pull String Baby Sensory Activity Montessori Toy UFO - Sold at Taylorson

    Sensory components of the toy may detach during use which may pose a choking hazard. The silicone tentacles can also pose a choking hazard due to their size and length.

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  59. 2026-08-13
  60. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Yellow Duck Water toy set - sold at Dollarama Rolleston and 'Nothing Over $3’

    They may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. Small parts may separate from the toy and become a choking hazard. There is a risk of serious injury or death…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
  61. NZ
    Toys & kids

    Unicorno Soft Figures toy set - sold at Dollarama Rolleston and 'Nothing Over $3’

    They may not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. Small parts may separate from the toy and become a choking hazard. There is a risk of serious injury or death…

    Product Safety NZOfficial notice →