MBIE confirms recall of fire doors
New Zealand’s Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has reported that Pacific Door Systems Limited (PDS) has begun a voluntary recall of certain fire doors following concerns over asbestos contamination.
According to MBIE, the affected fire doors were manufactured with a category of fire-rated board known as FRB core, used in Pyropanel fire-rated doors.
The ministry stated that installed doors remain safe if they are undamaged and unaltered, and the possible asbestos presence does not reduce their fire resistance.
PDS has confirmed that the FRB board was not intended to contain asbestos and has requested further detail from the overseas supplier.
The company said it first became aware of the contamination issue recently and is cooperating with regulators as the investigation continues.
Categories of recalled fire doors
MBIE explained that certain Pyropanel-branded doors manufactured by PDS between March 2021 and August 2025 fall within the recall scope.
It said that Category A includes installed fire-rated doors with an FRB core where additional invasive work, such as hardware installation, is still pending.
Category B covers FRB core fire doors that have been supplied but not yet installed.
For doors classified as Category C, which have already been installed and issued with fire tags, WorkSafe New Zealand has issued guidance for duty holders.
According to WorkSafe, premises controllers should presume asbestos presence, update asbestos registers, and revise or create asbestos management plans.
Product identifiers listed
MBIE stated that the affected products include a range of PDS-manufactured fire doors under the Pacific brand.
The identifiers listed are VP120, VP120DA, VP120S, VP240S, VP30, VP30DA, VP30HR, VP60, VP60DA, VP60HR, VP60S, VP90, and VP90S.
The ministry noted that the investigation is ongoing to establish the precise timeframe of contamination.
Further information about the voluntary recall is available through the Product Safety New Zealand website.
Guidance on asbestos safety
MBIE has highlighted that detailed information on asbestos safety and health impacts is available through Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora.
It said that this includes resources for identifying, managing, and responding to asbestos exposure.
The ministry added that it is developing further support material to assist organisations and individuals with replacement requirements for the recalled fire doors.
MBIE confirmed that it continues to work with PDS and other agencies as part of its investigation.
Next steps in the investigation
The ministry explained that the recall is only one part of the wider regulatory response.
It said that PDS is cooperating with authorities and further updates will be published as testing and analysis progresses.
The ministry added that the development of a resource for affected premises is a priority to ensure compliance and safety.
WorkSafe New Zealand has advised that businesses and building managers take immediate steps to update records and management practices.
The ministry confirmed that wider industry engagement is expected as the issue is further assessed.
Relevance for fire and safety professionals
The recall has direct implications for fire safety professionals working in building compliance, installation, and maintenance.
Professionals managing affected sites must account for asbestos risk in fire doors while ensuring the required level of fire resistance remains in place.
The updated asbestos guidance highlights the need for thorough record-keeping, revised management plans, and clear procedures for replacement or remediation.
This case also illustrates the importance of verifying supply chain integrity for safety-critical products.
Voluntary recall announced for New Zealand fire doors: Summary
Pacific Door Systems Limited has issued a voluntary recall of some fire doors.
The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment reported the issue.
The recall involves Pyropanel fire doors with FRB cores.
Installed and unaltered doors remain safe for use.
Asbestos contamination is linked to FRB board supplied overseas.
The recall applies to products made from March 2021 to August 2025.
WorkSafe New Zealand has advised asbestos management measures for affected premises.
Product codes include VP120, VP30, VP60, VP90, and variants.
Further information is available through Product Safety New Zealand.
Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora provides asbestos safety resources.
MBIE continues to investigate and coordinate with agencies.
The ministry is preparing resources for replacement processes.
WorkSafe has instructed updates to asbestos registers and management plans.
MBIE confirmed that industry engagement will continue during the investigation.
The ministry stated that testing and analysis are ongoing.