Recalls in 2021
Records start Oct 2021
By month
Tools & DIY recalls in 2021
- 2021-12-24
NZBeaver Lever Blocks Model 3S (250kg and 500kg)
Some ball bearings could be missing from bearing in Top Hook Assembly, which could cause the top hook to dislodge while load is suspended. If the hook detaches and the load falls there is the risk of crushing or…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice →
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EUParticle filter mask (Sunjoy) · Self-suction filter KN95 Respiratory Protective Face Mask
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 51%), and the mask may not correctly fit to the face. Furthermore, the product may differ from one package to another.…
HUEUlaser pointer
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The insulation between the primary and accessible secondary circuits of the charger is not sufficient. The user could touch…
EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice →
BEEUParticle filter mask · KN 95 Particulate Respirator
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 45%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other…
EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice →- HUEU
Laser pointer · GREEN LASER POINTER
The laser beam is too powerful. Direct viewing of the laser beam could cause damage to sight. The product does not comply with the European standard EN 60825.
EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice → - BEEU
Particle filter mask (EN MeD+) · Filtrierende atemschutzmaske FFP2 NR
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 45%). Furthermore, weld points may tear apart generating holes in the mask, and ear straps may break easily. Consequently, the…
- DEEU
Particle filter mask (BioGram (widerrechtliche Verwendung des Markenzeichens))
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 25%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyBioGram (widerrechtliche Verwendung des Markenzeichens)Official notice → - HUEU
Particle filter mask (GH-LT001) · KN95 Disposable Protective Mask
The total filtration capacity of the mask is insufficient (measured mean values: as lowas 64%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other…
PLEUCircular Saw
The mechanical strength of the product is insufficient. It may get damaged, the user may lose control of the device and suffer injuries or cuts. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery…
EU Safety Gate · reported by PolandOfficial notice →
CZEUScissor jack (Compass)
The device is not sufficiently resistant to load. It may be deformed and make the vehicle fall down, resulting in injury to the user. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive and the…
- 2021-12-21
CALawnmaster 60V 19-inch mower recalled due to an injury hazard
Injury hazard
Health CanadaOfficial notice →- 2021-12-17
PTEUDisposable vinyl gloves · Luvas descartáveis
The product bears a CE marking but its permeability has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. Consequently, it is not proven that the product fulfils the health and safety…
EU Safety Gate · reported by PortugalOfficial notice →- DEEU
Particle filter mask · 3231 FFP3 NR D KN95
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 99% minus 20%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice → - DEEU
Particle filter mask (Pharmaplast) · Filtering Half Mask Folded Cup Style
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 40%). Furthermore, weld points may tear apart generating holes in the mask, and ear straps may break easily. Consequently, the…
- BEEU
Particle filter mask · KN95 MASK
The safety of the product cannot be demonstrated due to the absence of important proof from the technical documentation. Furthermore, the pack contained different types of masks. Due to this deficiencies, the product…
EU Safety Gate · reported by BelgiumOfficial notice → 
FIEUWorktop for ladder (Karmfors) · Alumiininen työtaso monitoimitikkaisiin
The two sides of the worktop may detach unexpectedly and slide away from each other.This could cause the user to fall uncontrollably, increasing the risk of injury. The product does not comply with the requirements of…
- BEEU
Particle filter mask (Magis Pharma) · FFP2 Mondmaskers Masques pour la Bouche
The particle/filter retention of the material (measured values: as low as 92%) and the total filtration capacity of the mask (measured mean values: as low as 86%) are insufficient. Consequently, the product does not…
- 2021-12-16
- NZ
Family Shield 1kg & 2.5kg Fire Extinguisher. Sold at Bunnings
The Fire extinguisher may fail to discharge effectively during a fire emergency. Extinguishers from JANUARY 2021 (01/2021) batch may not have been fully pressurised which could have an impact on its performance.
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2021-12-14
AULever Block Beaver 3S 1.5M Aluminium Gunmetal - 250kg and 500kg
If the top hook detaches and the load falls, there is a risk of serious injury or death to the user and bystanders.
- 2021-12-13
- NZ
Honeywell - Air Purifying Respirator (APR) Combination cartridges for half face and full face respirators
Possible exposure to potentially harmful particulates. Honeywell has determined that some of these cartridges do not meet Honeywell’s high quality standards and also may not meet applicable regulatory standards. The…
Product Safety NZOfficial notice → - 2021-12-03
SKEUMilling machine (HAAS MILL) · HAAS MINIMILL
Safety parts of the machine's control system (emergency stop, main switch lockable in switch off position, interlocking safety guard, mode selector) that are not connected to a safe part of the machine's control system…
ITEUParticle filter mask (GAOZHEN) · Disposable Face Mask
The product bears a CE marking but its filtering capacity has not been tested by a relevant competent European conformity assessment body. The visual inspection of the product reveals that its material composition,…
- 2021-11-26
- BEEU
Particle filter mask (UEACON) · KN95 Protective mask
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 57%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other…
- DEEU
Particle filter mask (Dr+9020) · KN 95 Mask Dr+9020 KN95
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 45%), and the mask does not properly adapt to the face. Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety…
- DEEU
Particle filter mask (ZSYONGLAI) · Protective Mask KN95
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 61%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other…
- DEEU
Particle filter mask · Dust Mask Partikelfiltrierende Halbmaske FFP2
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 81%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice → - DEEU
Particle filter mask · KN95 Steroscopic Protective Mask
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 11%). Consequently, the product does not fulfil the health and safety requirements; thus, even if combined with other…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice → - 2021-11-19
- DEEU
Particle filter mask (PRINTEXMedical) · priuMask
The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured values: as low as 84%). Furthermore, the mask may lack a nose clip, therefore it cannot be correctly adapted to the user's face. Consequently, the…
- DEEU
Chainsaw blade
The chain saw blade may be mounted on an angle grinder and may therefore, against its intended use, be used as a hand-held circular saw.As a consequence, this could cause kickback or loss of control over the tool,…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice → - HUEU
Electric motor · SINGLE PHASE MOTOR
Accessible metal parts can become live due to the wire ends of the main cable not being properly anchored, the inadequate insulation of the conductive parts and the interruption of the protective conductor continuity.…
EU Safety Gate · reported by HungaryOfficial notice → - DEEU
Laser safety glasses (D Light)
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
- DEEU
Laser safety glasses
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice → - DEEU
Laser safety glasses
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice → - DEEU
Laser safety glasses
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice → - DEEU
Laser safety glasses (ANZESER)
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
- DEEU
Laser safety glasses (Q-BAIHE)
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
- DEEU
Laser safety glasses (Nadalan)
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
- DEEU
Laser safety glasses (EleksMaker)
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
- DEEU
Laser safety glasses
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice → - DEEU
Laser safety glasses
The laser safety glasses do not provide the protection claimed. This can lead to damage of the retina and impairment of vision when working with laser lights. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective…
EU Safety Gate · reported by GermanyOfficial notice →