Panda Mart has heap of recalls

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#318138 19-Dec-2024 18:55

I see that Panda Mart has had to recall quite a few of their "quality products" due to various issues.

I haven't been to the new shop in Christchurch, but my wife and daughter went for a look a few weeks ago. They were totally unimpressed with the product range. My daughter called it "cheap plastic c**p".

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#3322510 20-Dec-2024 07:08

It's frustrating as a parent that so many people will walk into a shop that sells cheap plastic crap and thoughtlessly grab something as a gift for young children.

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#3322512 20-Dec-2024 07:25

Is anyone actually surprised this has happened?

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#3322515 20-Dec-2024 07:43

Where will we find information about the recall?

Panda mart is great imo, cheap as aliexpress but don't need to wait for shipping

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#3322585 20-Dec-2024 08:36

Try here, under 'Documents': https://comcom.govt.nz/case-register/case-register-entries/pdm-trading-ltd-ta-pandamart-and-pd-mart

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#3322640 20-Dec-2024 10:15

mrphil:

Where will we find information about the recall?

https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/recalls

mrphil:

Panda mart is great imo, cheap as aliexpress but don't need to wait for shipping

I'm just wondering what you could possibly need to buy from there. Genuinely curious.

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#3322647 20-Dec-2024 11:16

The recalls have now hit mainstream news. https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/12/19/could-be-unsafe-dozens-of-child-products-recalled-from-panda-mart/

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#3322724 20-Dec-2024 12:04

mrphil: Where will we find information about the recall?

14 products including a sunscreen that does not work and may be actively harmful

https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/recalls?q=panda+mart

All children's bikes have been recalled

https://www.productsafety.govt.nz/recalls/all-childrens-bikes-sold-at-panda-mart

Panda mart is great imo, cheap as aliexpress but don't need to wait for shipping

That sounds like fun if they have all the random electronic gadgets. I had not heard of it. Auckland branch is in Pakuranga Plaza apparently.

Going by the number of product recalls Panda Mart is going to learn a lot about NZ product safety in the next few months..

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#3322726 20-Dec-2024 12:16

NZ has a requirement for backpedal (coaster) brakes on kids bikes. I was not aware of that. What is the reason?

When kids are learning initially it is instinctive to take the feet off the pedals for balance at the first sign of danger. That leaves only the front brake and disaster.

On the plus side backpedal brakes require zero maintenance or adjustment and are always working in any circumstance.

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#3322727 20-Dec-2024 12:29

gzt:

NZ has a requirement for backpedal (coaster) brakes on kids bikes. I was not aware of that. What is the reason?

Because young children's grip strength is often not sufficient to operate hand brakes.

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#3322735 20-Dec-2024 13:20

Better for skids too

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#3322736 20-Dec-2024 13:28

I fear this was brought about by a combination of greed, arrogance and comically incompetent customs.

I read about customs holding up shipments of nearly everything that could be scrutinized, either for financial, legal or safety reasons.

But here they allowed multiple containers of dangerous children's toys in with nary a second glance?

One rule for me, another for thee it seems.

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#3322836 20-Dec-2024 16:07

cddt:

I'm just wondering what you could possibly need to buy from there. Genuinely curious.

Christmas decorations, dog clothes, clothes pegs, bathroom brush,bbq skewers, bbq brush

all those products were cheaper than kmart

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#3322911 20-Dec-2024 22:49

gzt:

... I had not heard of it. Auckland branch is in Pakuranga Plaza apparently.

Must be about the only thing that is still there. Wellingtonian here, but the last time i was in Pakuranga Plaza it was dead.