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Sentrin FRI Plywood recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Sentrin FRI Plywood for use in construction works, found not to consistently achieve the declared reaction to fire performance.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Sentrin FRI Plywood could overheat or catch fire.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- 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. 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
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 (2506-0094). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Sentrin FRI Plywood for use in construction works, found not to consistently achieve the declared reaction to fire performance.
The risk
The product does not have a compliant Declaration of Performance or evidence of initial type testing to verify the reaction to fire performance. The product is marketed as Euroclass B, but there is no evidence that it could consistently achieve Euroclass B for reaction to fire performance. The product therefore may not perform with the declared reaction to fire performance required or be suitable for its original desired application.
The product does not meet the requirements of EU Construction Products Regulation 305/2011 as they apply in the UK.
Action taken
Warning of the risks. Recall of the product from the UK market.
Advice to consumers
The manufacturers listed above have recalled the product from the UK market and are under requirement to warn those they have supplied of the risk the product poses. For manufacturer-specific recall information, please see the links below:
National Timber Group:
Panel Supplies Limited recall information: https://www.nationaltimbergroup.com/app/uploads/2025/06/Sentrin-Treated-FR-Plywood-06.06.25-website-notice.pdf
Panel Supplies Limited: https://panelsupplies.co.uk/products/product-recall/
Creffields (Timber & Boards) Limited: https://www.creffields.co.uk/product-recall/
Huws Gray Limited: https://www.thetimbergroup.co.uk/product-recall
The potential impact of lower performance of a product in relation to reaction to fire and building safety will vary on a project-by-project basis and will depend on factors unique to each building. Where already incorporated, building owners should seek advice from their building safety officer, an independent inspector, fire safety officer or a relevant building control authority, as appropriate, and consider reviewing the building’s fire strategy if necessary.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2506-0094
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
FRI plywood intended for construction sheeting. For a full list of board sizes, please see the annex in linked PDF.
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Questions
Why has Sentrin FRI Plywood been recalled?
Sentrin FRI Plywood could overheat or catch fire. 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?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
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.
