Category: product_recall
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Vax Recalls 18m Extension Cord Due to Overheating and Sparking Risk
Vax is issuing a recall for an 18m orange extension cord sold with the Vax Bagged Backpack Vacuum Cleaner (VXCB-01). The product, sold between July 1, 2018, and March 18, 2026, at retailers including Bunnings and Betta Stores Ltd, poses…
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Steinlager Beer Recalled Due to Mislabeling
New Zealand Food Safety has issued a recall for a specific batch of Steinlager brand Ultra Low Carb beer. The affected product is the 24 x 330ml packaging. Some individual bottles have been incorrectly labelled as alcohol-free, when in fact,…
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Nestlé Recalls Alfamino Infant Formula Over Toxin Fears
Nestlé has issued a recall for its Alfamino Infant Formula (0-12 months) due to the possible presence of the cereulide toxin, which is produced by the bacterium Bacillus cereus. The recall affects specific batch numbers with use-by dates ranging from…
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Mecca Heated Towel Rails Recalled Due to Burn Hazard
Nero Tapware NZ has issued a recall for Mecca 240V Single Vertical Heated Towel Rails (NRV902H) due to a potential burn hazard. Testing revealed that when installed vertically, the upper section of the rail can reach excessively high temperatures, up…
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Belkin Recalls BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K Due to Fire Hazard
Belkin has announced a recall of its BoostCharge USB-C PD Power Bank 20K due to a potential fire hazard. The recall affects units sold at Harvey Norman, Ingram Micro (NZ), and Noel Leeming between August 1, 2020, and August 31,…
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Energizer Recalls Hard Case Professional Rechargeable Spotlight
Energizer NZ Limited has issued a recall for its Hard Case Professional Rechargeable Spotlight, 1000 Lumen, due to a potential safety hazard. The recall affects spotlights sold between September 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, at Bunnings Warehouse, Mitre 10,…
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Knog Recalls Blinder 900 & 1300 Bike Lights Due to Battery Issue
Knog is recalling certain Blinder 900 and 1300 bicycle lights due to a potential battery safety issue. The affected lights were manufactured using battery cells that may be prone to failure, posing a risk of burning. This recall affects lights…
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Rechargeable Dehumidifier (Set of 2) Recalled Due to Fire and Injury Risk
A recall has been issued for the Rechargeable Dehumidifier (Set of 2) sold at Innovations Direct between 13 October 2024 and 3 June 2025 [PO No. IN0064449]. The dehumidifier may overheat and short circuit, posing a risk of fire or…
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AEG Framing Nailer Recalled Due to Potential Laceration Hazard
A recall has been issued for the AEG 18V F-RAPIDFIRE 10GA 30º- 34º Framing Nailer (A18F10FNNZ) due to a potential safety hazard. The nailer, sold at Bunnings between August 1, 2021, and May 21, 2025, may have a firmware issue…