Shein Hong Kong Shares Fall 10% After Contact Lens Recalls in New Zealand and Australia
Shein's Hong Kong-listed shares fell as much as 10% on September 14, 2026, after New Zealand and Australia recalled a Shein contact lens product. New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said samples contained Burkholderia cepacia complex, a bacterial contaminant found in the lens solution. Australia's competition and consumer regulator issued a similar recall. The stock closed down 9.49% at HKD 36.26.
On September 14, 2026, Shein's Hong Kong-listed shares fell as much as 10% after Australia and New Zealand recalled a Shein contact lens product.
New Zealand's Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment said in a statement released on Friday that samples of the contact lenses tested positive for Burkholderia cepacia complex, a bacterial contaminant detected in the solution in which the lenses were packaged. Australia's competition and consumer regulator also issued a similar recall.
Shein's Hong Kong-listed shares fell 9.49% to HKD 36.26. Shein is known for low-priced clothing and new designs brought to market quickly. Its low-cost model in Europe and the United States faces tariff and regulatory changes. Shein listed in Hong Kong earlier in September 2026.