Recalls in 2025
By month
Toys & kids recalls in New Zealand in 2025
- 2025-12-24
NZChildren’s poncho towel with ties - Sold at H&M
The products do not comply with the mandatory Children’s Nightwear Standard AS/NZS1249:2014. There is a risk of serious burn injuries if the product is exposed to a heat or flame source.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →- NZ
Children’s poncho towel with ties - Sold at H&M. Recall updated - first published June 2025.
Updated December 2025 (expanded dates of sale recalled). Originally published 17 June 2025: The products do not comply with the mandatory Children’s Nightwear Standard AS/NZS1249:2014. There is a risk of serious burn…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Children’s hooded dressing gown - Sold at H&M. Recall updated - first published June 2025.
Updated December 2025 (expanded dates of sale recalled). Originally published 17 June 2025: The products do not comply with the mandatory Children’s Nightwear Standard AS/NZS1249:2014. They do not include the required…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-12-18
- NZ
Bath Unicorn Toy Set - sold at 5MAX
The small unicorn does not comply with the mandatory standard for toys for children up to and including 36 months of age. Because of the size and shape of these toys, they may pose a choking hazard if they become…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-12-17
- NZ
Glow Sand Art
Note 3/09/2026 : Ace Amusements has updated this notice. You can contact recalls@mbie.govt.nz for the previous version. The product is being recalled by Ace Amusements because samples have tested positive for tremolite…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-12-12
- NZ
Zummi Monaco 4-Wheel Travel System - Sold at Farmers
The stroller frame may contain faulty hinge joints on both sides of the frame. These hinge joints can fail during use, potentially causing the frame to collapse and posing a safety risk to children. Please do not…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Galt branded Mini Makes Sand Stickers
Note 17/07/2026 : Modern Brands have updated this notice. You can contact recalls@mbie.govt.nz for the previous version. Modern Brands have recalled this product because independent laboratory testing has detected…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-12-10
- NZ
Handmade Gummy Worm earrings and Salted Pretzel earrings sold at Joy's Handmade Boutique
White craft sand ('Sugar') used on the earrings has been independently recalled by the supplier citing asbestos contamination, potentially leading to asbestos contamination on the earrings. While the craft sand has…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-12-08
- NZ
Licensed Sensory Activity Sets: Frozen, Bluey and Paw Patrol - Sold at Kmart
Note 21/07/2026 : Kmart have updated this notice. You can contact recalls@mbie.govt.nz for the previous version. The product is being recalled by Kmart because the sand may include asbestos, which is a prohibited…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-12-04
- NZ
RECALL CONCLUDED- Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand- sold at Kmart
Update : The product recall published on 15 November 2025 has concluded. Kmart is concluding the recall of these products as there is no evidence of asbestos detection in any of these products.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
14 piece Sand Castle Building Set - sold at Kmart
Note 21/07/2026 : Kmart have updated this notice. You can contact recalls@mbie.govt.nz for the previous version. Note 3/12/2025 : this is not a new product recall. The recall of this product was originally published on…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-12-03
- NZ
Make Your Own Unicorn Sand Ornaments- sold at Kmart
Note 21/07/2026 : Kmart have updated this notice. You can contact recalls@mbie.govt.nz for the previous version. The product is being recalled because the sand may include asbestos, which is a prohibited substance in…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-12-02
- NZ
Coloured Sand for Unity Ceremony - 200 gram bags
The product is being recalled because some samples have tested positive for asbestos. Please note this is a voluntary recall undertaken by Gems Wedding Supplies. The latest health advice is: Exposure to asbestos does…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-28
- NZ
Coloured sand by Creative Sand
The product is being recalled because initial testing found unidentified mineral fibres that were consistent with asbestos. Please note this is a voluntary recall undertaken by Creative Sand. The latest health advice…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-26
- NZ
MIKI Sand Art Set
The product is being recalled because initial testing found unidentified mineral fibres that were consistent with asbestos. Please note this is a voluntary recall undertaken by Sax International and additional testing…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-24
- NZ
Rainbow Sand Art Toy- sold at various discount stores nationwide
The product is being recalled because some samples have tested positive for asbestos. Please note this is a voluntary recall undertaken by Elite International Wholesale Limited. The latest health advice is: Exposure to…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-20
- NZ
Pop & Surprise Playset- sold at Kmart
The product does not comply with the Mandatory safety standard- Childrens Toys Small screws may separate from the toy and become a choking hazard. There is a risk of serious injury or death by choking if small parts…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Craft Sand 380g
The product is being recalled because some samples have tested positive for asbestos. Please note this is a voluntary recall undertaken by Superdeal NZ and additional testing is currently being undertaken to determine…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-15
- NZ
14 piece Sand Castle Building Set and Blue, Green and Pink Magic Sand - sold at Kmart - SUPERSEDED
Note: 4th December 2025: This notice has been superseded by Kmart to remove three of the products from the recall. A separate notice has been published for the 14 piece sandcastle building set A recall concluded notice…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-13
- NZ
Magnetic Game- sold on Trade Me by Dealbox and various sellers
The game sets use 2 or more high-frequency magnetic/ferrite stones. Declared unsafe due to the small, strong magnetic which, if ingested or inhaled, can result in major tissue damage, sepsis, or death.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-12
- NZ
Educational Colours - Rainbow Sand and Creatistics - Coloured Sand - Various Colours
Note 17/07/2026 : Education Colours have updated this notice. You can contact recalls@mbie.govt.nz for the previous version. Educational Colours is recalling this product as it may cause a risk to health. Tremolite (a…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-06
- NZ
Fantastic Four Illuminated Cups- sold at Hoyts Cinemas New Zealand
The cups do not comply with the Product Safety Policy Statement on Button batteries because the screw in the battery covering can be removed, and the products are missing warning information about the dangers of…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-05
- NZ
Music Cube- sold at Panda Mart
This product does not comply with New Zealand toy standards. May have potential risk for the child under three years old.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
6-Sided Cube Toy- sold at Panda Mart
This product does not comply with New Zealand toy standards. May have potential risk for the child under three years old.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-11-03
- NZ
Rubber Duck Figurines- sold at Timezone
The product could be classified as a Squeeze Toy and it may pose a risk of becoming lodged in a child’s throat which is a choking hazard.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-10-31
- NZ
Magnetic Fidget Pens
The product contains small, magnetic components that can become loose or separated from the pen during normal use. If two or more of these small magnets are swallowed or inhaled, they can attract each other through…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-10-24
- NZ
Deluxe Adjustable Baby Walker with Push Handle and Stationary Stand- Sold at Baby Way
The product lacks mandatory safety warning labels, and further testing has shown that the baby walker also fails other requirements mandated by the New Zealand safety standard for baby walkers. The failure to comply…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-10-22
- NZ
Rubber Duck- sold at GameOn Arcade
The product is small enough that it may be a choking hazard. There is a risk of serious injury or death by choking if a child places the toy in their mouth.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-10-08
- NZ
Steelcraft One2 V2 and Britax One2 Strollers
The handles may detach from these strollers due to missing rivets, and the operator may lose control. Risk of serious injury or death to children if the operator loses control of the stroller while in use.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-09-23
- NZ
Hot Water Bottles- sold at MIDIO Lambton Quay Limited
These hot water bottles do not comply with the mandatory safety standard BS1970:2012. They are missing safety markings, warnings, and instructions. Risk of serious burns or scalds if used incorrectly. Packaging also…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-09-19
- NZ
Annabel Trends Toothy Teether and Annabel Trends Cactus Teether
The teether is longer than permitted against the standard. This may be a potential choking hazard.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-09-02
- NZ
Bunjie Peek-A-Boo Probiotic Baby Eye Wipes: 30 Pack and 60 Pack
A number of individual sachets have not been properly sealed during the manufacturing process. As a result of air flow in and out of the sachet, the preservative system may have failed, leading to mould growth. If…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-08-27
- NZ
Toy Mania 3D Mini Animal Toy - Assorted (Mini Animal Toy)- sold at Kmart
The product contains small parts that may separate from the toy and become a choking hazard There is a risk of serious injury or death by choking if small parts separate from the toy and a child places them in their…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-07-14
- NZ
Annabel Trends - Banana Teether
The Banana Teether may not comply with the Product Safety Standard (Childrens Toys) Regulations 2005 due to the dimensions of the teether. The length of the teether may mean that there is a risk of it becoming lodged…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-07-11
- NZ
Ocean & Earth Youth & kids Ponchos (Various)
These products do not comply with the requirements of the mandatory safety standard for children’s nightwear due to the absence of the required red fire hazard warning. Consumers may not be aware of the necessary…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-07-09
- NZ
Villeroy & Boch Children’s Tumblers- sold at Ballantynes Christchurch
The affected glass tumblers could break if pressure is applied to the inside of the product. If the glass tumbler breaks, there is a risk of injury to users.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-07-08
- NZ
Portable Soothing Baby Rocker Bouncer Chair with Toy Bar. Recall updated July 2025. Originally published January 2025.
The product was previously sold with references to sleep in its description and images, which may imply it is suitable for infants to sleep in. This product is not safe for sleep. If the infant falls asleep in the…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
Jupiter 2-in-1 Baby High Chair & Swing. Recall updated July 2025. Originally published January 2025.
The product was previously sold with references to sleep in its description and images, which may imply it is intended for sleeping. However, this product is primarily designed as a high chair that can convert into a…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2025-06-19
- NZ
The Orbit 3D Advanced Baby Swing Rocker Soother Seat Khaki - Sold at Baby Way
The product was previously sold with references to sleep in its description and images, which may imply it is suitable for infants to sleep in. It is not intended for sleep. This product is not safe for sleep. If the…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - NZ
2-in-1 Electric Baby Rocker Swing / Bouncer & Dining Seat with Food Tray and Remote - Sold at Baby Way
The product was previously sold with references to sleep in its description and images, which may imply it is suitable for infants to sleep in. It is not intended for sleep. This product is not safe for sleep. If the…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →