The National Competition Commission under the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that, based on its monitoring and compilation of information from official websites of international product safety and consumer protection authorities in August 2026, it had identified a number of product recalls announced overseas.

Notably, these products could pose safety risks to consumers in Vietnam.

Based on information and documents published by foreign authorities, the National Competition Commission has released a list of products currently subject to recalls overseas, including:

Certain Audi, BMW, Porsche and Ford vehicles

According to the European Union’s Rapid Alert System for dangerous non-food products (EU Safety Gate), certain vehicles from Audi, BMW, Porsche and Ford have been flagged for failing to meet requirements governing type approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles, their systems, components and related technical units. The affected products have been ordered to be recalled from end users.

Audi Q3 (manufactured in Germany from October 15, 2025 to June 5, 2026; Model: e12018/85800543*): A potentially defective weld in the gas generator of the front-seat belt pretensioner could cause components to detach in a collision, posing an injury risk to vehicle occupants.

BMW iX3 (electric vehicle, manufactured in Germany from November 25, 2025 to March 4, 2026; Model: e12018/85800579*): An electronic module used for the charging function may have been defective during production, potentially allowing electric current to pass through the vehicle body while charging and creating a risk of high-voltage electric shock.

Porsche Taycan (electric vehicle, manufactured in Germany from October 21, 2019 to March 4, 2024; Model: Y1A e132007/460919*01-*08): The high-voltage battery module may contain a combination of manufacturing defects that could increase the risk of fire while the vehicle is in use.

Ford Transit Custom and Tourneo Custom (manufactured in Türkiye from May 16, 2023 to September 12, 2025, and from November 25, 2025 to March 4, 2026; Models: e52018/8580019100-*01 and e52018/8580019200-*01): A potentially defective weld in the gas generator of the front-seat belt pretensioner could cause components to detach and injure occupants in an accident.

Cooluli 10L and 15L mini fridges made in China

According to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), around 250,000 Cooluli 10L and 15L mini fridges manufactured by Ningbo Iceberg Electronic Appliance Co., Ltd. of China and imported by Lisse USA LLC in the US are being recalled.

The recall was prompted by the risk of a short circuit in the electrical switch, which could cause fires and burns.

The CPSC has received reports of at least 19 incidents involving smoking, sparking, overheating, melting or fires, resulting in more than US$80,000 in property damage. One consumer also suffered health effects from smoke inhalation.

The recalled products were sold through Amazon and Cooluli between January 2019 and October 2024.

Q-Brother power banks made in China

According to Taiwan’s Bureau of Standards, Metrology and Inspection (BSMI) under the Ministry of Economic Affairs, around 3,317 Q-Brother power banks, including models POT-482S, POT-487S and POT-528, are being recalled over potential safety risks.

The lithium batteries inside the affected products may crack or rupture and catch fire, increasing the risk of fires and burns to users.

Sunscreen made in China

According to an alert from the EU Safety Gate, a sunscreen product has been recalled because its actual sun protection factor (SPF) was lower than advertised.

Testing found that some products had measured protection levels as low as SPF 0, meaning they could not provide adequate protection against ultraviolet (UV) radiation.

Toy phone made in China

According to an EU Safety Gate alert, a children’s toy phone has been recalled because it contains heavy metals above permitted levels.

Tests found cadmium concentrations of up to 0.27% by weight in the product’s solder, while lead content reached as high as 83% by weight. The use of hazardous substances above permitted limits can have adverse environmental impacts and fails to meet safety requirements for electrical and electronic products.

The affected product carries the model number Y1241-Rose-Pink and was distributed through the AliExpress e-commerce platform.

Hampton Bay Halwin 52-inch ceiling fans made in China

The CPSC announced that around 9,460 Hampton Bay Halwin 52-inch indoor/outdoor ceiling fans (Models: AK396H-MBK and AK396H-BN), manufactured by Youngo Limited in Huizhou, China, are being recalled over potential safety risks.

The recall was prompted by concerns that the fan blades could detach from the motor flywheel during use, creating an impact and injury hazard. According to information from the company, 11 incidents involving fan blades breaking or detaching from the motor flywheel have been reported, although no related consumer injuries have been recorded.

In addition, light-up bunny ear headbands (Model 46310) and Playground Plus Box 4 Play With Purpose toy boxes intended for children aged 10-12 months, both made in China, have also been subject to safety warnings and recalls because of potential risks to users.

According to the National Competition Commission, authorities in several countries have issued warnings, recalls or other corrective measures for the products listed above because of potential risks to consumer health and safety. These include fires, burns, electric shocks, injuries caused by defective components, choking and suffocation hazards for children, exposure to hazardous chemicals, and cosmetics that fail to meet stated quality or performance claims.

The commission stressed that with the continued growth of online shopping, cross-border e-commerce and unofficial distribution channels, products subject to safety warnings or recalls could still potentially be offered for sale in Vietnam.

Such products could be listed on e-commerce platforms and social media, sold through small retailers or brought into the country through unofficial import channels.

The National Competition Commission therefore advises consumers to proactively check product information before making a purchase or using an item, particularly products that could directly affect safety, such as vehicles, electrical appliances, power banks, cosmetics, children’s toys and products using button or coin batteries.

Consumers should cross-check identifying information such as product name, brand, model, product code, batch number, manufacturing date, and manufacturer or importer details against published safety alerts and recall notices. They should immediately stop using any product subject to a warning or recall, or showing signs of abnormal operation.

Tam An