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White and Gold Air Fryer sold on eBay safety warning over a fire risk

Fire or overheatingSerious risk

Product Safety Report for White and Gold Air Fryer presenting a serious risk of fire.

  • White and Gold Air Fryer sold on eBay: photo 1 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 25 Oct 2024
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice
  • White and Gold Air Fryer sold on eBay: photo 2 of 2 from the OPSS notice of 25 Oct 2024

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

2 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • White and Gold Air Fryer sold on eBay

    ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
    • No. 288
    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • M010000000004793169

What to do now

White and Gold Air Fryer sold on eBay could overheat or catch fire.

  1. Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
  2. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
  3. Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
  4. 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

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.

If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2410-0115). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Safety Report for White and Gold Air Fryer presenting a serious risk of fire.

The risk

The product presents a serious risk of fire as the fuse within the plug does not contain granular filler. The filler is required to ensure the safe operation of the fuse under fault conditions, and its absence could lead to the plug overheating and/or exploding. Some of the required documentation and markings were not present.

The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 or the Plugs & Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.

Action taken

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

Advice to consumers

The import has been rejected at the border and destroyed.

The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (eBay).

Additional information

PSD number: 2410-0115

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

A white air fryer with rose gold handle and one pull out drawer.

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has White and Gold Air Fryer sold on eBay been reported?

White and Gold Air Fryer sold on eBay 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 and item or listing 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?

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?

A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.

Where was White and Gold Air Fryer sold on eBay sold?

The notice names eBay. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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