Various Tower Air Fryers manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023 have been urgently recalled due to a fire risk.
The affected appliances could overheat and ignite during use, posing a safety hazard to consumers.
Tower Air Fryers (2503-0044)
Type: Electrical appliances and equipment - Air Fryer
Brand: Tower
Models: T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer and T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer
Country of Origin: China
Product description: Four models of Tower air fryer in black. The affected products were manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023. Affected products have been sold by retailers including Argos, B&M Bargains, DID, Poundland, Robert Dyas, Tesco, and the Tower Housewares website.
Various Tower Air Fryers pose a safety hazard
OPSS
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) advised those who have purchased the air fryers to "stop using them immediately" and unplug them from power supplies.
The affected models were sold by several major UK retailers, including Tesco, Argos, B&M Bargains, Poundland and Robert Dyas. They were also sold via the Tower Housewares website.
The OPSS confirmed that the products do not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. Therefore, a formal product recall from end users is now in effect.
"The product presents a risk of fire as it can overheat and ignite during use," officials warned.
Britons can check if they have an affected model by examining the appliance rating label.
For refund or replacement information, customers can visit the Tower Housewares webpage, where an official recall notice is displayed.
This notice reads: "We have become aware that a small number of Tower Air Fryers have a manufacturing defect which may result in overheating that, under certain circumstances, could pose a risk of fire.
"The fault has been deemed low risk by Trading Standards, however, the safety and well-being of our customers is our top priority, and we have made the decision to voluntarily recall these models as a precautionary measure."
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0044
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
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Affected products have been sold by retailers including Tesco, Argos, B&M Bargains and more
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Those who have purchased any of the affected Air Fryers should submit their details on the Tower Housewares webpage.
Product and food recalls must always be taken seriously to ensure customer safety.
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