In part two of The Spinoff’s great recall list, we look at various items targeted towards parents and children, such as toys, strollers, cots, carriers, rattles, bottles, and kids pyjamas.
Below is a selection of recalled items we think are most relevant to consumers (part one looked at a selection of common household items). Of course, it goes without saying that this is by no means an exhaustive list – for that you need to be looking at the government’s official website.
Read More: How many of these common household items do you have?
Toys
As the second most commonly recalled category in the last three years, it’s no surprise that more than 50 toys and novelty items have been recalled in the last five years. Approximately half of these are from dollar/discount stores like Lotsa Goodies and 123 Mart (no longer trading), but plenty of more reputable retailers like Farmers, Trade Aid, and Smiggle make appearances as well.
Also: choking hazard, choking hazard, unsafe levels of lead, choking hazard.
| RECALL DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT | RETAILERS | SALE DATE |
RISK |
| 2018 | Le Toy Van | Shape sorter (Noah’s ark) | Various toy stores | 2015 – 2018 | Choking hazard |
| Lotsa Goodies | Aquatic toy set | Lotsa Goodies | 2012 – 2018 | Choking hazard | |
| Unknown | Tricycle | Various dollar/discount stores | 2013 – 2017 | Choking hazard | |
| Unknown | Skiing rabbit push toy | Various dollar/discount stores | 2011 – | Choking hazard | |
| Marvel (Avengers) | Torch & Chocolate eggs | The Warehouse | 2018 | Choking hazard | |
| Unknown | Wooden alphabet set | Various dollar/discount stores | 2017 – 2018 | Choking hazard | |
| Peppa Pig | Push toy | Unknown | 2015 – 2018 | Choking hazard | |
| Lotsa Goodies | Baby toy set | Lotsa Goodies | 2012 – 2018 | Choking hazard | |
| Lotsa Goodies | Plastic baby | Lotsa Goodies | 2012 – 2018 | Choking hazard | |
| Dickie Toys | Quadcopter drone | Farmers | 2017 | Fire/Overheating | |
| 2017 | Trade Aid | Clown counting set | Trade Aid/The Addington Store/Kimarnock Toys/Living Nature/UBS Otago/Marmalade | 2015 – 2017 | Choking hazard |
| Farmers | Christmas decorations | Farmers | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Le Toy Van | Wooden train | Various toy stores | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Le Toy Van | Sensory shapes | Various toy stores | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| $3 Japan | Dice puzzle | Daiso $3 Japan | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| $3 Japan | Rubber duck | Daiso $3 Japan | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| $3 Japan | Aquatic toy set | Daiso $3 Japan | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| $3 Japan | Cyclone projectile toy | Daiso $3 Japan | Unknown | Facial & eye injuries | |
| Horizon Hobby | Remote-control car | Unknown | Unknown | Fire | |
| Neopuzzle | Construction puzzle | Unknown | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| My First Teddy | Teddy bear | Various | 2016 – 2017 | Does not comply with standards | |
| Unknown | LED fidget spinner | Nitrous Spinner kiosks | 2017 | Choking hazard | |
| Japan Mart | Toy trumpet | Japan Mart | 2016 – 2017 | Choking hazard | |
| Play Studio | Magnet buddy | The Warehouse | 2016 – 2017 | Choking hazard | |
| Baby Concert | Toy instruments | Unknown | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Kmart | Wooden train | Kmart | 2017 | Choking hazard | |
| Scania | Teddy bear | Unknown | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Kids II | Oball rattle | Unknown | 2016 – | Choking hazard | |
| Trade Aid | Nesting dolls (bookends) | Trade Aid/The Addington Store/Potters Patch Cooperative | Unknown | Unsafe levels of lead | |
| Trade Aid | Nesting dolls | Trade Aid/The Addington Store | 2016 – 2017 | Unsafe levels of lead | |
| Trade Aid | Flute | Trade Aid | 2016 – 2017 | Unsafe levels of lead | |
| 2016 | Countdown | LED spinning wand (Halloween) | Countdown | 2016 | Choking hazard |
| Unknown | Fairy dolls | 123 Mart/Dollar Store 123/King Dollar Store/Max!Out | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Unknown | Butterfly push toy | 123 Mart/Dollar Store 123/King Dollar Store/Max!Out | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Unknown | Toy instruments | 123 Mart/Dollar Store 123/King Dollar Store/Max!Out | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Beaut | Doll (Surprised Girls) | 123 Mart/Dollar Store 123/King Dollar Store/Max!Out | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Unknown | Doll & furniture | 123 Mart/Dollar Store 123/King Dollar Store/Max!Out | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Unknown | Mermaid doll | Various dollar/discount stores | 2015 – 2016 | Choking hazard | |
| Smiggle | Yoyo | Smiggle | 2015 – 2016 | Choking hazard | |
| Kmart | Quad bike | Kmart | 2015 – 2016 | Electric shock (charger) | |
| Buzzy Bee | Buzzy bee pull along | Unknown | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| 123 Mart | Toy trumpet | 123 Mart | 2011 – 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| 123 Mart | Baby rattle | 123 Mart | 2011 – 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| 123 Mart | Alphabet magnets | 123 Mart | 2011 – 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| 123 Mart | House & furniture set | 123 Mart | 2011 – 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| 123 Mart | Wind-up toy (yellow snake) | 123 Mart | 2011 – 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| 2015 | Kmart | Christmas decorations | Kmart | 2010 – 2015 | Choking hazard |
| Smiggle | Spy marker pen | Smiggle | 2014 – 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| Phil & Teddy | Teddy bear | Wellington, Christchurch & Waikato hospitals (free gift) | 2010 – 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| The Warehouse | Light up animal ring | The Warehouse | 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| 2014 | Smiggle | Bouncy ball | Smiggle | 2014 | Fire |
| Unknown | Swirling streamers | Office Max/Learn & Play | 2014 | Unsafe levels of lead | |
| Smiggle | Loopz fan | Smiggle | 2013 – 2014 | Battery leakage | |
| Play School | Maracas | Kidstuff/Baby Kingdom/ABC etc | 2013 | Choking hazard |
Nursery (+accessories)
At least 17 recalls have been made for nursery-related items (includes pacifiers, toy boxes etc.) since 2013.
| RECALL DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT | RETAILERS | SALE DATE |
RISK |
| 2018 | Rite Aid | Touch thermometer | Farmers/Baby City etc. | 2017 | Battery compartment not secure |
| Adairs | Decorative canopy | Adairs | 2017 – 2018 | Strangulation | |
| Babywise | Bouncer seat | The Warehouse | 2017 – 2018 | Harness may detach | |
| 2017 | Babyco | Bassinette | Baby Factory | 2015 – 2017 | Buckling / Splintering |
| VTech | Travel mobile | VTech stockists | Unknown | Clamp failure | |
| The Warehouse | Toy box | The Warehouse | 2014 -2017 | Hinge irregularities | |
| Adairs | Basket stand | Adairs | Unknown | Stand may collapse | |
| 2016 | Bella Buttercup | Play bar toy | Unknown | Unknown | Choking hazard |
| Jazslings | Pacifier clip | Online stockists | 2015 – 2016 | Choking hazard | |
| Jolly Jumper | Basket stand | Farmers | Unknown | Stand may collapse | |
| Babyco | Cot | Baby Factory | 2011 – 2014 | Incorrect signage | |
| Milano | Cot | Baby City | 2012 – 2015 |
Snag hazard/Frame may crack/Incomplete signage
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| Wedgwood | Rattles (Peter Rabbit) | Ballantynes/Smith & Caugheys/Kirkcaldie & Stains | 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| 2014 | Max & Rosie | Cot | Supplied by MTA | 2013 – 2014 | Fall hazard |
| Jolly KidZ | Barrier | The Warehouse | 2013 – 2014 |
Barrier may be pulled out of position
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| 2013 | Tommee Tippee | Pacifier | Tommee Tippee stockists | 2012 – 2013 | Choking hazard |
| Fred & Friends | Pacifier | Independent gift stores | 2013 | Choking hazard |
Baby carriers, strollers, capsules & car seats
At least 16 recalls have been issued for travel-related products for kids and infants. Cars seats prove to be the most problematic with seven recalls in the last four years while strollers come second with four.
| RECALL DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT | RETAILERS | SALE DATE |
RISK |
| 2018 | Diono | Car seat | Various baby & auto retailers | 2013 – 2018 |
Insufficient restraint when secured with lap belt
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| 2017 | iCandy | Stroller | iCandy stockists | 2016 – 2017 | Fall hazard |
| Britax | Capsule | Baby Factory/Kidzclub/Baby On The Move etc. | 2016 – 2017 | Choking hazard from chest clip | |
| Britax | Capsule | Baby Factory/Kidzclub/Baby On The Move etc. | 2011 – 2017 |
Receiver mounts may disconnect unexpectedly
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| 2016 | Royal & Well | Car seat | Top Deal | 2016 | Non-compliant legally |
| Mamas & Papas | Stroller | Nurtured/Mummmum/The Kids Department | 2015 – 2016 | Fall hazard | |
| Lenny Lamb | Carrier | Unknown | Unknown | Insufficient stitching | |
| Twin Go | Carrier | Twin Go stockists | 2015 – 2016 | Waist buckle breakage | |
| Phil & Teds | Stroller | Unknown | 2015 – 2016 | Hinge may loosen | |
| Recaro | Car seat | Recaro stockists | 2013 – | Top tether may detach | |
| Britax | Capsule | Unknown | Unknown | Handle may crack | |
| 2015 | Britax | Car seat | Unknown | Unknown | Shoulder straps may loosen |
| Maxi-Cosi | Car seat | The Baby Factory | 2015 |
Loosened harness may make restraint ineffective
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| 2014 | Phil & Teds | Car seat adaptor | Unknown | Unknown |
Adaptors may crack in cold temperatures
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| Evenflo | Car seat | Unknown | Unknown |
Harness buckle may become defective
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| Steelcraft (Britax) | Stroller | Unknown | Unknown | Finger laceration |
Kids & infant clothing
Choking hazard, insufficient labelling and carcinogenic properties are the three main reasons for recalling children’s clothing, especially when it comes to sleepwear.
| RECALL DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT | RETAILERS | SALE DATE |
RISK |
| 2018 | Dollar Saver (Sarah) | Pyjamas (Tinkerbell) | Avondale Dollar Saver | 2017 | Insufficient fire hazard labelling |
| Dollar Saver | Pyjamas (Pixar’s Cars) | Avondale Dollar Saver | 2017 | Insufficient fire hazard labelling | |
| Marks & Spencer | Dressing gown | Marks & Spencer online | 2016 – 2017 | Insufficient fire hazard labelling | |
| Dollar Saver | Dressing gown | Avondale Dollar Saver | 2017 – 2018 | Insufficient fire hazard labelling | |
| Dollar Saver | Pyjamas (Pixar’s Cars & Strawberry Shortcake) | Avondale Dollar Saver | 2017 – 2018 | Insufficient fire hazard labelling | |
| Cotton On Kids | Baby sleep sack | Cotton On Kids/Cotton On Mega | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| 2017 | Babu | Baby sleep sack/bodysuit | Babu online | 2016 – 2017 | Choking hazard |
| EziBuy (Next) | Brogue shoe | EziBuy | 2016 – 2017 | Carcinogenic properties | |
| 2016 | Groupon | Infant bathrobe (animal-themed) | Groupon | Unknown | Insufficient fire hazard labelling |
| Country Road | Sweatshirt (elephant) | Country Road | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| 123 Mart | Pyjamas | 123 Mart/Dollar Store 123/King Dollar Store/Max!Out | Unknown | Insufficient fire hazard labelling | |
| Country Road | Infant sock | Country Road | Unknown | Choking hazard | |
| Toshi | Sunhat | Various | 2015 – 2016 | Choking hazard | |
| 2015 | Nohi/Absorba/RuffleButts/Joules | Pyjamas | EziBuy/BuyInvite | 2014 – 2015 | Insufficient fire hazard labelling |
| Kmart | Pyjamas (Barbie Princess & Monster High Ghouls) | Kmart | 2015 | Insufficient standards | |
| Kmart | Pyjamas | Kmart | 2015 | Insufficient standards | |
| 2014 | BeBops | Nappy shell | BeBops online | 2013 – 2014 | Choking hazard |
| Just Jeans Junior | Jeans/Pants/Shorts | Just Jeans | 2013 – | Carcinogenic properties |
Outdoor play
Includes outdoor playground items like swings and slides, and sporting goods like kayaks, scooters, and safety helmets.
| RECALL DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT | RETAILERS | SALE DATE |
RISK |
| 2018 | Vuly | Spin swing’ attachment | No1 Fitness | Unknown | Fall hazard |
| Crazy Sales | Foldable electric scooter | Crazy Sales online | 2017 – 2018 | Fire/Electric shock | |
| 2017 | S.R. Smith | Helix pool slide | Austra Pool & Spa | 2014 | Fall hazard |
| 2016 | Lifetime | Kayak (youth) | Rebel Sports | Unknown | Water may enter due to fault |
| Active Intent | Swing sets | The Warehouse | 2015 – | Chain may detach | |
| Throw ‘N’ Catch | Sports net | Unknown | Unknown | Bracing arm may detach | |
| 2014 | Farmers | 3-in-1 safety swing | Farmers | 2012 – | Fall hazard |
| Kmart | Skate helmet | Kmart | 2012 – 2014 | Straps may fail |
Homeware
If it’s got batteries, it’s probably a choking hazard.
| RECALL DATE | BRAND | PRODUCT | RETAILERS | SALE DATE |
RISK |
| 2018 | Neon Dreams | Neon lights | Unknown | 2017 | Burns from overheating |
| 2017 | Trolls | Sipper cup | Kmart/The Warehouse | 2017 | Choking hazard |
| 2016 | Countdown | Flashing tumblers (Halloween) | Countdown | 2016 | Choking hazard |
| Smiggle | Water bottle | Smiggle | 2016 | Choking hazard | |
| 2015 | Inside Out | Souvenir tumbler | Event & Rialto Cinemas | 2015 | Choking hazard |
| Smiggle | Cube clock | Smiggle | Feb 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| Smiggle | DIY light | Smiggle | Feb 2015 | Choking hazard | |
| 2014 | kikki.K | Kids table set | kikki.K | Feb 2014 – Jun 2014 | Choking hazard |
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