ANKO portable blender recalled over risk of self-activation

Friday 19 September 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 19 Sep 2025, 2:52pm

In this story Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, Kmart

Kmart is recalling the ANKO portable blender because it may turn on automatically if the base is submerged in water. The product was sold both online and in stores between 23 January and 3 September 2025. The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment issued the recall notice due to safety concerns.

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1. RNZFri 19 Sep 2025, 2:01pm

   Kmart blender recalled over fears it could 'self-activate' (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 19 Sep 2025, 2:12pm

   Kmart blender could 'self-activate', recall issued (opens in new tab)

3. 1NewsFri 19 Sep 2025, 2:52pm

   Kmart blender recalled over injury risk (opens in new tab)