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Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions safety warning over a fire risk
Product Safety Report for Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions presenting a risk of fire.
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
16 identifiers listed for this notice.
Vestel UK-branded plugs fitted to various models of Bush TiVo televisions.
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- Products sold by Argos from December 2024 to March 2026
Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions (2)
- Item or listing code
- 7623916
- 7615436
- 7623930
- 5024232
- 7623057
- 7140585
- 6799418
- 7049662
- 5816505
- 4743868
- 5420001
- 5024373
- 6826271
- 4723668
- 7041251
- 7086388
What to do now
The risk with Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- 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.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2606-0164). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire as the plug’s fuse does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1362. A compliant, correctly rated fuse is required to ensure the safe operation of the product under fault conditions. Should a fault occur, the plug may overheat and catch fire.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994.
Action taken
Owners with affected products should register to receive a free replacement accessory (replacement power cable or fuse).
Advice to consumers
Consumers should check whether their product is affected and request a free replacement accessory (replacement power cable or fuse) by visiting: Argos Product Check.
Follow the online steps to arrange for a replacement plug and lead to be provided. Once the replacement plug lead has been received, customers should remove the original plug lead and dispose of it safely via a WEEE recycling facility.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2606-0164
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Vestel UK-branded plugs fitted to various models of Bush TiVo televisions.
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Questions
Why has Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions been reported?
The risk with Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite. 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 item or listing code 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 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?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions sold?
The notice names Argos. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
