Product recallOPSS
Tower Air Fryers recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Tower Air Fryers presenting a risk of fire.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
Tower Air Fryers
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer, T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer (Sainsbury’s SKU: 143897281), T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer, T17129L Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Lidl), and T17129 Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Argos)
What to do now
Tower Air Fryers could overheat or catch fire.
- 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.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- 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
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 (2503-0094). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Tower Air Fryers presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire as it can overheat and ignite during use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users. Owners of affected products should stop using the product immediately and unplug it.
For further information, including checking if your product is affected and registering your product for a refund or replacement, please access the Tower Housewares webpage: https://www.tower-safety.co.uk
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2503-0094, 2603-0060
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Six models of Tower air fryer in black. Affected products were manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023. Affected products have been sold by retailers including Argos, B&M Bargains, DID, Poundland, Robert Dyas, Sainsbury’s, Tesco, and the Tower Housewares website.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Tower Air Fryers been recalled?
Tower Air Fryers 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?
Compare the model 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?
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 Tower Air Fryers sold?
The notice names Tesco, Sainsbury’s, B&M, Poundland, Argos. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
