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PD Mart ordered to stop selling car seats over safety concerns

Stuff1NewsRNZNZ HeraldOtago Daily TimesFriday 3 October 2025 · 5 outlets · 5 reports · updated

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The Commerce Commission has issued a 'stop now' letter to PD Mart, formerly Panda Mart, regarding the sale of baby car seat capsules. The order follows an investigation into potentially misleading labelling regarding safety standard compliance. The retailer will offer refunds for the products.

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First reported by Stuff, Fri 3 Oct 2025, 11:15am · 5 reports from 5 outlets over 2 hours
  1. StuffStuff

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  2. 1News1News

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  3. RNZRNZ

    Noncompliant car seats recalled from Panda Mart (opens in new tab)

  4. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Baby car seat concerns prompts Commerce Commission to stop PD Mart, formerly Panda Mart, from selling (opens in new tab)

  5. Otago Daily TimesOtago Daily Times

    Retailer ordered to stop selling car seats over safety fears (opens in new tab)