OFFICIAL-SOURCE RECALL · NEW ZEALAND
2 October 2026 University of Auckland Graduation Bears sold at Recall: Antics Marketing Limited is recalling
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Why this product was recalled
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.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.
Hazard
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.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.
Official recall notice
2 October 2026 University of Auckland Graduation Bears sold at Auckland University Campus Bookstore
Agency: Product Safety New Zealand
Official publication date: October 2, 2026
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