TK Maxx and Homesense have recalled electrical items including a hair dryer and curling tongs as they could be unsafe to use.
Customers should check for the products and stop using if they have them at home.
A heating pad has a risk of catching fire and giving an electric shock and Britons have been encouraged to return it to stores for a full refund.
Customers who have bought a hairdryer or curling tongs should also check they do not have the affected packs.
A heat pad has a risk of catching fire
TK MAXX
Electrical appliances and equipment - Heat pad
Brand: BluzenModels Heat 101, Heat 102
Receipt codes: 032719, 936707, 936723, 936724 or 936728
Sales period: December 2023 to March 2024
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: An electrical heat pad packaged in a white, blue and grey cardboard box. There is an image of a person sleeping on the front of the box.
TK Maxx stated: "We are recalling the above product due to a safety issue. The product connector attached to the heat pad could melt during use, which presents a risk of electric shock, fire and damage to property.
"The product was on sale in TK Maxx and Homesense stores and online between December 2023 and March 2024. The product is marked with the product code Heat102 or Heat101. The code shown on the price sticker and the receipt will be 032719, 936707, 936723, 936724 or 936728.
"If you purchased the product, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund."
Electrical appliances and equipment - Curling Tongs
Brand: ENVIE
Model: EV03HW
Receipt codes: 102433, 102456, 102466, 102473 or 113869
Sales period: August 2023 to January 2024
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: Pink triple barrel plug-in curling tongs.
TK Maxx stated: "We are recalling the above product due to a safety issue. The product presents a risk of electric shock due to an incorrect fuse in the plug, which could break or fail to protect the product from the damaging effects of a power surge.
"The product was on sale in TK Maxx and Homesense stores and online between August 2023 and January 2024.
"The product is marked with the product code EV03HW. The code shown on the price sticker and the receipt will be 102433, 102456, 102466, 102473 or 113869."
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Curling tongs could give an electric shock
TK MAXX
Electrical appliances and equipment - Hairdryer
Brand: OOOOO
Receipt codes: 158207, 158216 or 158217
Sales period: November 2023 to January 2024
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: A black hairdryer in a black cardboard box.
TK Maxx states: "We are recalling the above product due to a potential safety issue. The plug does not meet the required safety standards and could cause electric shock, physical injury or damage to property.
"The product was on sale in TK Maxx and Homesense stores between November 2023 and January 2024. One of the following product codes will be printed on the price ticket and on your receipt – 158207, 158216 or 158217."
