Recalls in 2025
By month
Sports & outdoor recalls in New Zealand in 2025
- 2025-11-17
NZTrek Precaliber bicycle- sold at various retailers
Grease in coaster brake hub assembly does not adequately lubricate internal sliding surfaces, potentially causing accelerated wear and internal damage. The defect may prevent the brake from working.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →- 2025-11-10
- NZ
Crywolf Baby Hooded Towels- Lucky Picnic, Lucky Days, Little Lobsters
No fire warning label added to neck of garment Potential fire hazard
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-09-12
- NZ
Malibu/Axis Tri-Axle Boat Trailer MY21-21
Brake lines installed on MY21-25 Malibu and Axis trailers (tri-axle only; single/tandem not affected) built after September 21st, 2020, may be prone to unintended stress, potentially resulting in failure during…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-09-01
- NZ
Armour® Safety Helmet For Height Use With Reflective Tape - EN12492
An incorrect manufacturing date was printed on verification labels inside a limited number of ARMOUR branded height safety helmets. The printed date was November 2024 when it should have been June 2024. The incorrect…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-08-25
- NZ
KNOG Blinder 900 & 1300 Bike Lights
Knog have identified that several early production runs of their Blinder 900 and 1300 bicycle lights were made using battery cells that may be prone to failure. Potential battery safety issue, possible burning battery.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-07-29
- NZ
DT SWISS ARC, ERC, CRC & HEC Wheel
Spontaneous delamination (separation of carbon layers) of the rim flange may occur, which could significantly compromise the structural integrity of the wheel. As a result, there is an increased risk of accidents that…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-07-28
- NZ
Momentum Vida E+ Low-Step E-Bicycle- sold at Giant and Momentum dealers
The steerer tube or fork may fracture or break during use. Risk of accident and serious injury if the tube or fork breaks during use and causes a fall.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-07-22
- NZ
DT SWISS ERC/CRC/HEC Wheel
Spontaneous delamination (separation of carbon layers) of the rim flange may occur, which could significantly compromise the structural integrity of the wheel. As a result, there is an increased risk of accidents that…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-06-25
- NZ
Fuel Line for Malibu Monsoon M5Di and M6Di boat engines
The fuel line can develop a hole and leak fuel. Risk of serious injury, death or property damage if fuel leaks and catches fire.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-05-13
- NZ
450R V8 Racing outboard engine and 500R V8 outboard racing engine
The air vents of the affected engine cover may allow for fingers to be placed through the air vent gaps. There is a risk of serious injury including amputation or lacerations to fingers if placed through the air vents.…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-04-29
- NZ
Women’s Shellista V Mid Waterproof Boots by The North Face
If the boots are laced loosely or untied, unlaced at the top of the boot, or the top hook is left unlaced, it is possible that the hook of one boot can catch on the lace of the other boot. Potential fall or tripping…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-03-25
- NZ
Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic 2023-2024
Polaris has determined that on some Model Year 2023-2024 RANGER XP Kinetic vehicles, a crack may develop on a component within the vehicle's charging system, potentially allowing water to contact high voltage charging…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-03-12
- NZ
Slipper or brake pads for certain Traxxas radio controlled model vehicles
The slipper pads in certain electric models and the brake pads in certain nitro fuel models may contain trace amounts of chrysotile asbestos. The importation of asbestos or goods containing asbestos into the NZ is…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-03-07
- NZ
Husqvarna Motorcycles - Models with BRAKTEC brake system
Certain batches (from a particular supplier) of the front brake caliper have irregularities in body casting structure. Front brake calipers which have the production type casting irregularity may crack and break. This…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
GASGAS Cross Country and Motocross model motorcycles with BRAKTEC brake system
Certain batches (from a particular supplier) of the front brake caliper have irregularities in body casting structure. Front brake calipers which have the production type casting irregularity may crack and break. This…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-02-14
- NZ
Yamaha G29 & UMX Golf Car
The accelerator pedal return spring may break during use and the accelerator pedal may not return when released. Risk of serious injury from collision if the accelerator pedal doesn't return when released and the…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Igloo Products Corp. 90 Qt Flip & Tow Rolling Coolers
Igloo has identified that an issue may exist with some products, in which the tow handle can pinch fingertips of consumers against the cooler. This poses a potential fingertip amputation and crushing hazards.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-02-13
- NZ
Line7 170N Velcro Inflatable Lifejacket
The recall follows an advisory from American supplier, Halkey Roberts, ( https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/recalls/halkey-roberts-3f-single-point-manual-inflator ) of potential failure during testing of the green/red…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-02-05
- NZ
Response Manual Inflatable 150N Adult Life Jacket & Response Storm Rider Soft Shell Inflatable Jacket
The product is being recalled because the indicator status on the inflator may show the life jacket is ready for use (green or partially green) even when the gas cylinder is empty, removed, or not connected properly.…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-01-22
- NZ
Hutchwilco Classic 170N Manual Inflatable Lifejacket & Hutchwilco Super Comfort 170N Manual Inflatable Lifejacket
The recall follows an advisory from American supplier, Halkey Roberts, ( https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/recalls/halkey-roberts-3f-single-point-manual-inflator) of potential failure during testing of the green/red…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-01-20
- NZ
Halkey-Roberts 3F Single Point Manual Inflator
The indicator status on the inflator may show the life jacket is ready for use (green or partially green) in circumstances where the attached gas cylinder is empty, removed or not connected properly. In these…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-01-17
- NZ
Volcom Stone Boys Youth Stone Changing Towel
The products are being recalled because they do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory safety standard for nightwear for children, as the products do not have the required fire hazard labelling (red Category…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-01-15
- NZ
3 in 1 Baby Stroller- sold at BabaBaby
The required warning labels and instructions for the safe use and installation were not provided with the product.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-01-14
- NZ
Kubota Utility Vehicles
The bolts and nuts connecting the ball joint to the front suspension arms may not be tightened to the specified torque. The ball joint could detach from the suspension arm leading to loss of support for the tyre.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →