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18m extension cord sold with Vax Bagged Backpack Vacuum Cleaner (VXCB-01) — recall
Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2026-04-01
Hazard: The 18m orange extension cord can arc i…
Techtronic Industries Vax 18m extension cord can arc, overheat, and spark, posing injury risk
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| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2026-04-01 |
| Manufacturer | Techtronic Industries N.Z. |
| Hazard description | The 18m orange extension cord can arc internally if the conductors break resulting in overheating and sparking. Risk of serious injury from burns or property damage if the extension cord overheats or sparks. Incidents resulting in injury have occurred. |
| Remedy | Stop using the 18m orange extension cord immediately and remove it from the Vax bagged backpack vacuum. Contact Techtronic Industries for more information and instructions on how to destroy the cord and receive a voucher to purchase a replacement cord. Do not return the cord to your place of purchase. The Vax Bagged backpack vacuum cleaner unit is not being recalled and can be used without the 18m extension cord. |
| Recall number | N2026X039 |
| 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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