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BC Hot Water Bottles sold at Bargain Chemist — recall

Name: BC Hot Water Bottles sold at Bargain Chemist
Brand: Bargain Chemist

Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2026-01-27

Hazard: These hot water bottles do not comply w…

BC Hot Water Bottles non-compliant with safety standard, missing markings and warnings

Country	New Zealand
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-01-27
Manufacturer	Bargain Chemist Ltd
Model identifiers	Serial codes: 901027,9013026,9013028,9013029,9013030,9103032,9013031,9013033,901303,9013035,9013034
Hazard description	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.
Remedy	Stop using the Hot Water Bottle immediately and keep out of reach of children. Return the product to a Bargain Chemist store for a full refund.
Recall number	N2026X010
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Marketplaces may delist the same or similar products, freeze or force-remove inventory (e.g. Amazon FBA) and notify past buyers.
Self-check for comparable products	Accessible-surface temperature rise; guarding of heat sources.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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