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Potentially Asbestos Impacted Pyropanel-brand fire-rated doors manufactured by Firemex — recall
Consumer goods · New Zealand · 2026-02-16
Hazard: Firemex have advised that the fire-rate…
Potentially Asbestos Impacted Pyropanel-brand fire-rated doors manufactured by Firemex was recalled in New Zealand on 2026-02-16 due to firemex have advised that the fire-rated door core used in …. Sold at AceDoor Systems from 30 August 2023 to 26 August 2025 Pyropanel-brand fire-rated doors manufactured by Firemex Pty Ltd Certain Pyropanel FRB core within fire-rated doors supplied by Assa Abloy, manufactured by Firemex Pty Ltd and sold by AceDoor Syste…
| Country | New Zealand |
|---|---|
| Category | Consumer goods |
| Published | 2026-02-16 |
| Manufacturer | Firemex Pty Ltd |
| Hazard description | Firemex have advised that the fire-rated door core used in some fire doors may be contaminated with asbestos fibres. In January 2026 WorkSafe confirmed that if the fire doors remain intact, they pose negligible to no risk of asbestos exposure. WorkSafe also clarified that if the door is installed in a way that exposes the fire door core, or if the damage to the door occurs that exposes the fire door core then there may be a risk of Asbestos exposure. |
| Remedy | Do not cut, drill, sand, or carry out any invasive work on any doors that may be affected. If the door is fully installed and intact: it can remain in place, as intact doors pose negligible to no risk. If the door is uninstalled, partly installed, or damaged so that the core is exposed: stop work immediately and contact Firemex for instructions. Building owners should follow their Asbestos Management Plan and treat affected doors as potentially containing asbestos until testing confirms otherwise. Firemex will advise whether testing, replacement, or disposal is required and will guide custome… |
| Recall number | N2026X017 |
| Official notice | View source ↗ |
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