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Anko Small Gel Pak and Anko Large Gel Pak - Sold at Kmart — recall

Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2026-01-09

Hazard: The product is being recalled by Kmart …

Kmart Anko Gel Paks may contain toxic ethylene glycol

Country	New Zealand
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-01-09
Manufacturer	Kmart Customer Service
Model identifiers	Anko Small Gel Pak sold from 25/06/2018 - 24/12/2025, Keycode 42010777 Anko Large Gel Pak sold from 25/06/2018 - 21/12/2025, Keycode 42010784
Hazard description	The product is being recalled by Kmart because the gel pak may include ethylene glycol, a toxic substance (rather than the non-toxic ingredient glycerol). If packaging becomes damaged, ethylene glycol can leak out and if swallowed, can cause irreversible injuries or death.
Remedy	1. Stop using the Gel Pak immediately and keep out of reach of children. 2. Return the product to a Kmart store for a full refund. For further information contact Kmart - supplier details below.
Recall number	N2026X006
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

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Self-check for comparable products	Restricted-substance test reports (phthalates, lead, cadmium, PFAS…) covering current batches and all variants.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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