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University of Auckland Graduation Bears sold at Auckland University Campus Bookstore — recall

Name: University of Auckland Graduation Bears sold at Auckland University Campus Bookstore
Brand: University

Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2026-10-02

Hazard: Antics Marketing Limited is recalling t…

University of Auckland Graduation Bears sold at Auckland University Campus Bookstore elastic chinstrap

Country	New Zealand
Category	Consumer goods
Published	2026-10-02
Hazard description	Antics Marketing Limited is recalling the three affected University of Auckland Graduation Bears because the elastic chinstrap attached to the removable trencher may not meet applicable toy safety requirements for cord and strap length. The chinstrap may present an entanglement or strangulation hazard.
Remedy	Stop using the removable graduation trencher immediately and return the affected bear to the University of Auckland. Customers may choose either a refund or a fully tested replacement graduation bear at no cost. The replacement is the standard graduation bear with the gown and trencher securely attached. For further information or to arrange a return, refund or replacement, please email campusstore@auckland.ac.nz or visit the Campus Store from 10am–3pm.
Recall number	university-of-auckland-graduation-bears-sold-at-auckland-university-campus-bookstore
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	Cord/drawstring length and breakaway force vs. children's-product rules.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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