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Recall of Domestos bottles and Ford Rangers

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December 18, 2025

THE National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced a recall of certain Domestos Lemon and Summer Fresh 750ml cleaning products after a packaging defect was identified that could cause bottles to leak.

- MTHOBISI NOZULELA mthobisi.nozulela@inl.co.za

According to the NCC, the affected products were manufactured between August and September 2025, and some bottles may have a pinhole at the base, which can lead to spillage and potential skin or surface contact.

"According to Unilever, some bottles may have a pinhole defect at the bottom, which can cause leakage when pressure is applied. This may result in product spillage and potential skin or surface contact," the consumer watchdog.

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