Recalls in 2023
By month
Electrical recalls in New Zealand in 2023
- 2023-12-19
NZAdria 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 →- 2023-11-27
- 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 → - 2023-11-16
- 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 → - 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 → - 2023-09-08
- 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 → - 2023-08-10
- NZ
LG ESS Home Batteries (second recall) - updated August 2023. Originally published 14 September 2022.
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 → - 2023-07-24
- NZ
Bose Bass Modules
Electrical capacitors C778 and C779 housed within the bass module may crack and fail under stress to the electrical board, such as when it is twisted or bent. Such stress can cause cracking and failure, either…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-06-26
- NZ
Fluke Cables
Black moulded plastic insulators covering the Neutral banana jack terminals of this cable set, are brittle and may crack. The cracks may occur during the factory assembly process or through stresses expected from…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Marmo Table Lamp
The power cord may detach where it meets the inline switch, exposing live wires. If the cord detaches, and the wires are live, there is a risk of electric shock or electrocution.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-05-22
- NZ
Fluke Amprobe AM-510 Digital Multimeters
The fuse in the multimeter doesn’t have the right capacity for safe operation of the device. If the fuse fails, there may be an arc explosion which could lead to severe burns, serious injury or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-03-28
- NZ
DYNADRIVE DD60-10 and DYNADRIVE DD90-11 Pumps
Dyna Drive DD60-10 and DD90-11 model pumps may not be adequately earthed. This poses a risk of electric shock, which can cause injury.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-03-15
- NZ
Whistle Women’s Spectacles
This recall is due to the products being fitted with the incorrect lens due to an error during production. The spectacles do not contain blue light filtration lens as claimed. As the spectacles do not contain the blue…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-03-08
- NZ
Beefeater Refrigerators
It is possible that water can penetrate the sealed electrical control board located on the rear of the fridge. This water ingress may cause a fire. This poses a risk of injury or property damage.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-02-08
- NZ
Output Connector Clamps of Projecta Battery Chargers
The plastic covers on the output connector clamps are not adequately resistant to fire. They may overheat and catch fire, which can cause burns or serious injuries.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-02-07
- NZ
AEG 58V 4Ah and 8Ah Batteries
The product is being voluntarily recalled due to a defective component in the battery on a limited production run. If the battery safety mechanisms fail then there is a risk that the battery may smoke and / or catch…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-02-01
- NZ
Kubota generators
The socket outlets (Receptacles) do not have individual switching of all live conductors. Non-compliance with Safety Standard AS/NZS 3010:2005
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-01-26
- NZ
Fisher & Paykel Integrated Insert Rangehood, 90cm, with External Motor (Model HP90IDCHEX3). Recalling 4 units manufactured on 14 November 2021.
Wiring to the External Motor unit has had phase and earth connections transposed. Contact with the External Motor unit could cause an electric shock to the user that can result in severe injury or electrocution.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-01-18
- NZ
Supercheap Auto - SCA 10 Amp 3 Metre Extension Lead
Connections in the extension lead may be loose. This can result in the cord or socket overheating or catching fire. Risk of fire or burns which can cause serious injury.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Jacuzzi® Hot Tubs and Sundance® Spas - recall completed March 2024
The temperature sensor can relay incorrect water temperatures and cause the water to be hotter than the set temperature. Potential Risk of injury (heat stroke) and thermal burns.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2023-01-16
- NZ
Supercheap Auto - SCA 1.6 Amp 3 Stage Battery Charger
The protection circuity of the product is not compliant with the New Zealand Standard. The output connector of the battery charger can become live with 240V. Risk of electric shock, which can cause serious injury or…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Supercheap Auto - Calibre 20 Amp 7 Stage Battery Charger
The protection circuity of the product is not compliant with the New Zealand Standard. The output connector of the battery charger can become live with 240V. Risk of electric shock, which can cause serious injury or…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
BISSELL® Cordless Wet Dry Vacuum Floor Cleaner
Some circuit boards inside the Affected Products’ battery pack may be susceptible to the creation of localized hot spots. In a small number of cases, this could lead to a risk of the circuit board overheating or…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →