{"id":57619,"date":"2025-10-03T04:35:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-03T04:35:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/57619\/"},"modified":"2025-10-03T04:35:08","modified_gmt":"2025-10-03T04:35:08","slug":"baby-car-seat-concerns-prompts-commerce-commission-to-stop-pd-mart-formerly-panda-mart-from-selling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/57619\/","title":{"rendered":"Baby car seat concerns prompts Commerce Commission to stop PD Mart, formerly Panda Mart, from selling"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u201cWe are concerned that the PD Mart Stores have engaged in … conduct which likely breaches the Fair Trading Act and poses a potential safety risk to New Zealand children, as we have concerns the car seats do not comply with the safety standards as represented,\u201d the commission\u2019s letter said. <\/p>\n

\u201cThe commission requests that the PD Mart Stores immediately cease offering to supply the car seats … and undertake a voluntary recall.\u201d<\/p>\n

The commission is investigating multiple products. The commission recently bought 10 different models of car seats from the retailer. <\/p>\n

\"ThisThis car seat from PD Mart has been recalled after the Commerce Commission raised safety concerns. Photo \/ Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment\"\u201cDuring\u201cDuring this investigation, we … identified … labels claiming compliance with recognised safety standards \u2013 claims the commission believes may be false or misleading,” the Commerce Commission says. Photo \/ Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment<\/p>\n

\u201cDuring this investigation, we … identified … labels claiming compliance with recognised safety standards \u2013 claims the commission believes may be false or misleading.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe consider this likely to be a breach of the Fair Trading Act, and consumers may have been misled into believing the products were compliant with safety standards, when that is likely not the case.\u201d<\/p>\n

The commission\u2019s assessment of the car seats found that they allegedly did not meet all the requirements of the safety standards. Some lacked clear installation instructions. <\/p>\n

The commission said it was a \u201ccritical omission that can jeopardise a child\u2019s safety if the seat is not properly installed\u201d. <\/p>\n

\u201cWhen making such an important purchase like a car seat for your child, you should be able to trust that any claims made are accurate and truthful,\u201d Horne said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen critical information regarding installation and use is not provided, the consequences can be serious. Wh\u0101nau must be provided with the guidance they need to use products safely.<\/p>\n

\u201cPD Mart has publicly stated its aim is to offer products at prices up to 30% lower than major competitors. <\/p>\n

\u201cWe are particularly concerned that these lower-cost products sold with potential safety concerns may disproportionately affect families with limited financial means, who will be relying on the car seats to keep their children safe,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n

The commission is continuing to investigate how many car seats may have been affected. <\/p>\n

Raphael Franks<\/a> is an Auckland-based reporter who covers business, breaking news and local stories from T\u0101maki Makaurau. He joined the Herald as a Te Rito cadet in 2022.<\/p>\n

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