Product recallOPSS
Pumpkin Ceramic Tealight Holder recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Pumpkin Ceramic Tealight Holder sold by Aldi.
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.
2 identifiers listed for this notice.
Pumpkin Ceramic Tealight Holder
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 4061464788312
- Batch codePrinted on the pack, often next to the date mark. It may start with L or LOT.
- 09/2023
What to do now
Pumpkin Ceramic Tealight Holder has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- Contact Aldi or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and 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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2310-0242). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Pumpkin Ceramic Tealight Holder sold by Aldi.
The risk
The product presents a risk of the ceramic cracking during use due to the product overheating if a larger longer burning tealight is used.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. For further information, please access the Aldi website at the following link: https://help.aldi.co.uk/s/topic/0TO4K0000004W26WAE/product-notices
Additional information
PSD case number: 2310-0242
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards.
Product description
A white ceramic tealight holder with a silver top in the shape of a pumpkin.
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Questions
Why has Pumpkin Ceramic Tealight Holder been recalled?
Pumpkin Ceramic Tealight Holder has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the barcode and batch code 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?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Pumpkin Ceramic Tealight Holder sold?
The notice names Aldi. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
