Product Recall Warnings in New Zealand
Product Recall Warnings for New Zealand (Australasia) come from MetService, National Emergency Management Agency, GeoNet. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Wellington.
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At a glance
- countryNew Zealand · Oceania
- reference cityWellington (-41.29, 174.78)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number111
- risk profileearthquake, volcano, tsunami, storm, flood, landslide, wildfire, coastal
What counts as a product recall warnings
Product recalls are issued when a consumer product presents a safety risk: a choking hazard, a battery fire, an electric shock, a chemical or a mechanical failure. Recalls are published by market surveillance authorities and by manufacturers, and they list the exact model, batch or serial range so a product can be checked against them.
Who issues product recall warnings in New Zealand
- meteoMetService
- civilNational Emergency Management Agency
- seismicGeoNet
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in New Zealand
- Check the model, batch and serial number against the official recall notice.
- Stop using the product and follow the stated remedy - repair, replacement or refund.
- Report incidents to the national market surveillance authority.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for New Zealand: openFDA, EU Safety Gate (RAPEX), CPSC, national market surveillance authorities. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues product recall warnings in New Zealand?
MetService, National Emergency Management Agency, GeoNet. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in New Zealand?
The primary emergency number is 111. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live product recall warnings for New Zealand?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Wellington from openFDA, EU Safety Gate (RAPEX), CPSC, national market surveillance authorities. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for New Zealand
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Earthquake Alerts
- Volcano Alerts
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Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.