# Major Recall Alert: ChillTap Extra Spare Part Kit, Commercial Zip ChillTap Extra Tap, Residential Zip ChillTap Extra Tap Recalled Due to Elevated Cadmium Levels
If you have a **ChillTap Extra Spare Part Kit**, **Commercial Zip ChillTap Extra Tap**, or **Residential Zip ChillTap Extra Tap**, it’s time to take action. A recent recall has been announced by **Zip Water**, as water drawn through the affected taps may contain higher levels of cadmium than permitted under the **Australian Drinking Water Guidelines** (maximum limit: 0.002mg/L). Read on for full details about this recall and how to stay safe.
## Why This Recall is Important
Cadmium, a toxic metal, can pose serious health risks when ingested, even at low levels. Prolonged exposure to cadmium in drinking water can lead to:
- **Kidney damage**
- **Bone weakening**
- **Cancer risks** (with extended exposure over time)
- **Developmental issues** in children
**Australian Drinking Water Guidelines** set strict limits on cadmium content to protect public health. The discovery that water from these Zip ChillTap products may surpass these limits has resulted in an immediate recall to minimize potential health risks. Residents and businesses are urged to stop using these taps immediately.
## Details of the Recall
The recall affects the following products:
- **Category**: Taps
- **Brand**: Zip Water
- **Products**:
- ChillTap Extra Spare Part Kit
- Commercial Zip ChillTap Extra Tap
- Residential Zip ChillTap Extra Tap
**Reason for Recall**: Water drawn through the tap may contain elevated cadmium levels exceeding **0.002mg/L**, violating the **Australian Drinking Water Guidelines**.
**Announced Date**: 30 January 2023
For **official recall details**, visit the [Product Safety Australia recall page here](https://www.productsafety.gov.au/search-consumer-product-recalls/taps-for-zip-chilltap-extra).
## What You Should Do
If you own one of the affected products, follow these steps to ensure your safety:
1. **Stop using the affected product immediately**. Do not drink water drawn from these taps to avoid exposure to elevated cadmium levels.
2. **Contact Zip Water**: Reach out to the company to arrange a free replacement of the affected part or product. Zip Water will provide a technician to handle the replacement at no cost to you.
- You can find more instructions and resources on their official website.
Acting promptly will help protect you and your family from potential cadmium exposure.
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