{"id":224618,"date":"2026-01-09T07:21:07","date_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:21:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/224618\/"},"modified":"2026-01-09T07:21:07","modified_gmt":"2026-01-09T07:21:07","slug":"kmart-gel-packs-recalled-because-of-risk-of-potentially-deadly-substance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/224618\/","title":{"rendered":"Kmart gel packs recalled because of risk of potentially deadly substance"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cIf packaging becomes damaged, ethylene glycol<\/a> can leak out and, if swallowed, can cause irreversible injuries or death,\u201d the recall notice said.<\/p>\n

The gel packs can be used for hot and cold therapy to help relieve pain in muscles and joints and are popular for sports injuries.<\/p>\n

Anyone who purchased an Anko Gel Pak from Kmart is urged to stop using it immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.<\/p>\n

\u201cReturn the product to a Kmart store for a full refund,\u201d the notice said.<\/p>\n

The products have been sold at Kmart NZ stores around the country and also via the store\u2019s website: kmart.co.nz<\/p>\n

The affected packs have been available since 2018 and were being sold up until Christmas Eve last month.<\/p>\n

The product identifiers are: <\/p>\n

Anko Small Gel Pak sold from 25\/06\/2018-24\/12\/2025. Keycode: 42010777.Anko Large Gel Pak sold from 25\/06\/2018-21\/12\/2025.<\/p>\n

Members of the public who may have bought one of these packs can contact the Kmart customer service number on 0800 945 995.<\/p>\n

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