'Stop using immediately!' Shoppers warned as Christmas decoration found in UK homes poses 'fire risk'

Christmas House Scene Tea Light Holder

Type: Decorative articles - Christmas House Scene Tea Light Holder

SKU: 364270

Product code: 076123

Country of Origin: China

Product Description: Two wooden decorative houses on a circular wooden board with a glass tea light holder (glued in place)

The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) stated: "The product presents a risk of fire as the position of the tea light holder is situated directly under the overhanging roof of one of the houses.

"After extended or frequent use, the wooden house decoration may ignite and cause a fire.

"This product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

"The product has been recalled from end users. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it to any Range or Wilko store for a full refund (proof of purchase required)."

For further information, affected shoppers can visit the following websites:

• https://www.therange.co.uk/product-recalls
• https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/product-recalls

Wilko's product recall notice stated: "Wilko and The Range have taken the precautionary measure of recalling the House Scene Tealight Holder that has been sold through our stores and our websites.

"This product is being recalled due to a potential fire hazard if a non-recommended sized tealight is used.

"Nothing matters more to us than our customer satisfaction so if you’ve purchased this product from us, please return it to any of our stores for a full refund - no proof of purchase is needed."

Wilko and The Range apologised for any inconvenience caused to customers. Both retailers urged shoppers to contact their Customer Care Teams.

The Range and Wilko Customer Care Teams:

• https://www.therange.co.uk/contact
• https://www.wilko.com/en-uk/help

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Additional information

PSD notification: 2411-0116

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

The Christmas House Scene Tea Light Holder isn't the only product that has been recalled by The Range and Wilko in recent days.

Parents and carers were warned that a product sold at both retailers poses a "choking risk" to children.

Amazon customers were also notified that products have been removed due to a risk of fires and cuts.