Product Safety New Zealand recall Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner – Sold at Bunnings
Product: Sold at Bunnings from 1st August 2025 to 26th May 2026. Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner Model BVC 160 (1800W) Model BVC 165 (2400W), Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner – Sold at Bunnings
Brand/company: GSM Retail Australia
- Product family
- Home Appliances
- Product type
- Other home appliance
- Issue
- Fire
- Audience
- General consumers
Hazard: GSM Retail Australia is are recalling the Mistral Barrel Cyclonic Vacuum Cleaner as, due to a manufacturing defect the vacuum’s motor can overheat while in use. Risk of serious injury from burns and/or property damage if the motor overheats and catches fire. Incidents of abnormal vacuum noise, unpleasant smell and smoke have occurred.
Action: Stop using affected vacuum cleaners immediately and disconnect from the power supply. Return the affected vacuum cleaner to any Bunnings Store for a full refund.