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L+W Bio Breeze Hairdryer recalled over a burns risk
Product Recall for L+W Bio Breeze Hairdryer sold by TK Maxx presenting a risk of burns and fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
L+W Bio Breeze Hairdryer
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- LW-1150UK
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- July 2023 to January 2024
What to do now
L+W Bio Breeze Hairdryer could cause burns or scalds.
- Stop using it and let it cool fully before you handle it.
- Put it where children cannot get to it.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- for a burn: cool it under cool or lukewarm running water for 20 minutes and cover it loosely with cling film
Get help urgently
- large or deep burns, burns on the face, hands or genitals, or any burn on a child — go to A&E or call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2401-0065). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for L+W Bio Breeze Hairdryer sold by TK Maxx presenting a risk of burns and fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of burns and fire as the product can overheat. This leads to the product becoming extremely hot and melting during use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the TK Maxx website at the following link: https://www.tkmaxx.com/uk/en/product-recall-lw-bio-breeze-hairdryer
Additional information
PSD case number: 2401-0065
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Product description
A white hair dryer with nozzle attachment packaged in a white and pink cardboard box.
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Questions
Why has L+W Bio Breeze Hairdryer been recalled?
L+W Bio Breeze Hairdryer could cause burns or scalds. Burns from appliances and heating products are common, and children are the most likely to be hurt.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it and let it cool fully before you handle it. Put it where children cannot get to it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was L+W Bio Breeze Hairdryer sold?
The notice names TK Maxx. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
