http://www.escweb.org.uk/ Frequently updated recall information for UK electrical products en-uk 60 http://www.escweb.org.uk/css/images/esc-logo-square.gifhttp://www.escweb.org.uk/ Copyright 2010, Electrical Safety Council. Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:35:45 GMT Wed, 03 Mar 2010 06:35:45 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock due to the possible incorrect insertion of plugs and the fact that it should not be used with appliances requiring earthing. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Travel-Log.-Travel-Adaptor-id-90.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Travel-Log.-Travel-Adaptor-id-90.html Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because the casing can break, exposing live parts. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Table-top-grill-oven.-Xpress-Redi-Set-Go--id-87.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Table-top-grill-oven.-Xpress-Redi-Set-Go--id-87.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because: 1. the internal insulation does not provide adequate insulation between the input and output circuits; 2. the internal connections rely upon solder to... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Battery-charger-and-USB-AC-DC-Adaptor--id-88.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Battery-charger-and-USB-AC-DC-Adaptor--id-88.html Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT In a small number of cases the power cable when in use could cause an electrical safety hazard. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Carino-Professional-Ionic-Hairdryer-id-89.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Carino-Professional-Ionic-Hairdryer-id-89.html Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because it is possible for the user to touch live parts during insertion or withdrawal from corresponding socket-outlets. In particular, the plug... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Lindy-Travel-adaptor---Mains-Plug-Travel-Adaptor--id-85.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Lindy-Travel-adaptor---Mains-Plug-Travel-Adaptor--id-85.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT If the above cookers are installed on combustible flooring they can create a fire hazard caused by excessive heat transfer from the base of the oven to the surface beneath... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Belling-Cookers---recall--id-86.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Belling-Cookers---recall--id-86.html Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because it can crack after a period of use and the plastic top cover may detach, potentially exposing live parts at mains... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Electrical-Power-Supply-Unit-for-Cambridge-Audio-DacMagic--id-84.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Electrical-Power-Supply-Unit-for-Cambridge-Audio-DacMagic--id-84.html Wed, 20 Jan 2010 12:00:00 GMT Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/B%26Q-Mains-Indoor-50-Marble-Lights-id-83.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/B%26Q-Mains-Indoor-50-Marble-Lights-id-83.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of fire because the external power supply may overheat under extreme operational circumstances. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Notebook-computer-Aspire-5738--id-82.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Notebook-computer-Aspire-5738--id-82.html Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Built-In-Electric-Ovens-branded-Electrolux%2C-Zanussi-Electrolux%2C-Moffat-and-Tricity-Bendix.-id-79.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Built-In-Electric-Ovens-branded-Electrolux%2C-Zanussi-Electrolux%2C-Moffat-and-Tricity-Bendix.-id-79.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Netto-Prolectrix-2000W-Full-Function-Steam-Iron-id-80.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Netto-Prolectrix-2000W-Full-Function-Steam-Iron-id-80.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 BST The heater can short-circuit and overheat, causing the plastic casing to melt and in extreme cases may cause a fire. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Sealey-Fan-Heater-id-81.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Sealey-Fan-Heater-id-81.html Mon, 28 Sep 2009 12:00:00 BST Do not touch the black bungs while fuse carriers are live. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Fuse-Carrier-Safety-Alert-id-78.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Fuse-Carrier-Safety-Alert-id-78.html Mon, 21 Sep 2009 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Travels-Worldwide-iPod-and-MP3-Charger-sold-at-ASDA-id-74.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Travels-Worldwide-iPod-and-MP3-Charger-sold-at-ASDA-id-74.html Mon, 08 Jun 2009 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - it is possible to access live parts when the adaptor is plugged in and ready for use, - the adaptor can be... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/All-In-One-international-travel-adaptor-id-75.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/All-In-One-international-travel-adaptor-id-75.html Sun, 07 Jun 2009 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the internal insulation is not sufficient between live parts and the metal enclosure or between the input and output circuits.... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Universal-laptop-adaptor-MEIND-id-76.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Universal-laptop-adaptor-MEIND-id-76.html Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - cord anchorage to the supply cord is missing, - live parts are in direct contact with wood, - the supply... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Illuminated-shop-sign--id-77.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Illuminated-shop-sign--id-77.html Fri, 22 May 2009 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of electric shock because the hose on the item carries an electrical cable to the wand and the motorised cleaning head. Five instances have occurred... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Dyson---Motorhead-vacuum-cleaner-DC22--id-73.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Dyson---Motorhead-vacuum-cleaner-DC22--id-73.html Tue, 12 May 2009 12:00:00 BST Highlights Imports Ltd, the brand owner of Supertraveller Worldwide Travel Adaptor, is taking the precautionary measure of recalling the above product which has been on sale in Tesco since the... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Supertraveller-Worldwide-Travel-Adaptor-id-71.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Supertraveller-Worldwide-Travel-Adaptor-id-71.html Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 BST As part of our ongoing quality checks we have found that the above 'Travels' worldwide adaptors do not meet our high quality expectations. The adaptors come with multiple sets of plug... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/%27Travels%27-Universal-Worldwide-Travel-Adaptor-id-72.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/%27Travels%27-Universal-Worldwide-Travel-Adaptor-id-72.html Tue, 05 May 2009 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the basic insulation of the supply cord conductors is accessible even when the control box is fitted, - the creepage... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Motorised-projector-screen-%28100%22%29--id-69.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Motorised-projector-screen-%28100%22%29--id-69.html Fri, 17 Apr 2009 12:00:00 BST In rare cases, where extreme scale has built up and if the appliance incurs an additional electrical fault, pressure build-up could cause the unit to come apart suddenly. This could cause... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Senseo-coffee-makers-id-70.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Senseo-coffee-makers-id-70.html Thu, 16 Apr 2009 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - a loose wire may reduce creepage distances and clearances with the risk of electric shock, - the adaptor had inadequately sized pins.... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/AC-DC-adaptor---Mobile-Phone-3-in1-Charger-and-USB-Power-Supply-id-68.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/AC-DC-adaptor---Mobile-Phone-3-in1-Charger-and-USB-Power-Supply-id-68.html Mon, 23 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Risk type: Electric shock http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Travel-Log-Universal-Travel-Adaptor-id-65.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Travel-Log-Universal-Travel-Adaptor-id-65.html Wed, 11 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT If you own one of the above products please switch off the mains power supply and check that the cover of the adapter is firmly attached. Then remove the adapter... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Mains-Adapter-used-with-Philips-Products-id-64.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Mains-Adapter-used-with-Philips-Products-id-64.html Mon, 09 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of burns and fire because of bare wires which can come into contact with each other causing a ‘short-circuit’ to occur. This could result in... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Flashing-Santa-hat--id-66.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Flashing-Santa-hat--id-66.html Tue, 03 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/JML-Fresh-Air-Globe---Mains-Adaptor-Plug-id-67.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/JML-Fresh-Air-Globe---Mains-Adaptor-Plug-id-67.html Mon, 02 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because the table top can be removed from the enclosure by hand, allowing access to electrical connections of internal wiring carrying the... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Elite-aquarium--id-62.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Elite-aquarium--id-62.html Fri, 06 Feb 2009 12:00:00 GMT Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Joytech-Brand-Wii-Power-Station-id-63.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Joytech-Brand-Wii-Power-Station-id-63.html Mon, 05 Jan 2009 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock from exposed live pins because when the adaptor is inserted into a socket it is possible to unlock a second set of... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Travel-adaptor-%96-All-in-one-Universal-id-60.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Travel-adaptor-%96-All-in-one-Universal-id-60.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - there is a lack of fuses and they are of the incorrect size, - the requirements for creepage and clearance... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Hair-straightening-irons-id-61.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Hair-straightening-irons-id-61.html Tue, 23 Dec 2008 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because of : - insufficient insulation between primary and secondary windings, - insufficient creepage and clearance distance, - inadequately secured live pins,... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/VEHO-USB-plug-transformer--id-53.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/VEHO-USB-plug-transformer--id-53.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - the single insulation main primary circuits are in contact with uninsulated output circuits and components, - the connection between the... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Mains-charger--id-54.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Mains-charger--id-54.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of electric shock because: - it does not withstand the drop test of 1 metre on to a concrete surface; - the plastic casing cracks and... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Circular-saw--id-55.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Circular-saw--id-55.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 BST These particular models may generate heat around the DC jack inlet and frame of LCD screen, which creates the potential of deformation of the plastic casing. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Sony-recalls-VAIO-TZ-series-id-59.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Sony-recalls-VAIO-TZ-series-id-59.html Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:00:00 BST Risk type: Electric shock, burns and injuries http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Night-light---Dora-Magic-Night-Light--id-52.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Night-light---Dora-Magic-Night-Light--id-52.html Wed, 01 Oct 2008 12:00:00 BST The problem relates to inadequate insulation on the internal wiring. In extreme circumstances contact between the wiring and the external surface of the light could create a risk of electric... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Floor-Standing-Halogen-Uplighter-id-57.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Floor-Standing-Halogen-Uplighter-id-57.html Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Counterfeit-Pink-Styler-sold-at-Superdrug-id-56.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Counterfeit-Pink-Styler-sold-at-Superdrug-id-56.html Mon, 22 Sep 2008 12:00:00 BST They have identified two safety issues with the product. If the head is covered with a blanket or duvet it can overheat and potentially cause a minor burn If the lamp is... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Bunky-Bedside-Light-recalled-id-58.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Bunky-Bedside-Light-recalled-id-58.html Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Philips-Flat-screen-televisions-with-screen-sizes-20%94-and-26%94-id-50.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Philips-Flat-screen-televisions-with-screen-sizes-20%94-and-26%94-id-50.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Femton-Clamp-Spot-Light-id-51.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Femton-Clamp-Spot-Light-id-51.html Wed, 03 Sep 2008 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Bunky---Bedside-Light-Recall-id-49.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Bunky---Bedside-Light-Recall-id-49.html Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Gaming-Machine-Chargers-id-47.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Gaming-Machine-Chargers-id-47.html Thu, 17 Jul 2008 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Qiaokang-Halogen-Convection-Oven-id-48.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Qiaokang-Halogen-Convection-Oven-id-48.html Thu, 10 Jul 2008 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of fire because the red decorative beads are made from combustible material, which can easily catch light and readily sustain a flame. The beads may... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Christmas-tree-tealight-candle-holder--id-44.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Christmas-tree-tealight-candle-holder--id-44.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of fire because of loose connections in the mains terminal block which causes arcing, leading to melting and burning of the surrounding plastic insulation which... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/TEFAL-%96-Smart-Clean-Fryer--id-45.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/TEFAL-%96-Smart-Clean-Fryer--id-45.html Mon, 07 Jul 2008 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/IKEA-FEMTON-Clamp-Spot-Light-id-46.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/IKEA-FEMTON-Clamp-Spot-Light-id-46.html Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of fire. Twelve incidents have been reported. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Convector-heaters--id-43.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Convector-heaters--id-43.html Thu, 12 Jun 2008 12:00:00 BST EBS hot water tanks without the grey control box at the front have no immersion heater. EBS hot water tanks with the grey box but without any black plug-in connector... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Immersion-heater-id-41.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Immersion-heater-id-41.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of fire because it has been identified that, in a small number of cases, there is a risk of product failure linked to defective heating... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Prestige-Kettle---Deco-Dome-id-42.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Prestige-Kettle---Deco-Dome-id-42.html Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 BST Our quality control programme has identified that a purchased connector component presents a potential risk of fire in some series of Electrolux, AEG-Electrolux and Zanussi-Electrolux dishwashers. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Electrolux%2C-AEG-and-Zanussi-Dishwashers-id-2.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Electrolux%2C-AEG-and-Zanussi-Dishwashers-id-2.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because the cable fitted to the machine is PVC coated and not rubber coated. There is a possibility of breakdown of the... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/UPDATED-Electric-drill-DDM2-Diamond-Core-Drilling-Machine-id-5.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/UPDATED-Electric-drill-DDM2-Diamond-Core-Drilling-Machine-id-5.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock due to : lack of double insulation. live and neutral parts are only 0.9 mm apart (standard requires min 2... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Mobile-phone-charger-id-4.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Mobile-phone-charger-id-4.html Mon, 17 Mar 2008 12:00:00 GMT UK company the Meyer Group has identified a risk of product failure linked to defective heating elements in certain batches of Prestige Deco 1.5L Cordless Dome Kettles. In isolated cases,... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Prestige-Deco-kettles-id-1.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Prestige-Deco-kettles-id-1.html Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT Risk type: Electric shock and burns http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Decorative-branch---%22Pre-Lit-Branch%22-id-6.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Decorative-branch---%22Pre-Lit-Branch%22-id-6.html Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of fire because in some instances the control box unit circuit can fail leading it to overheat. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/B%26Q-Artificial-Christmas-Tree-6FT-6IN-%28198CM%29-Prelit-300-MAINS-Multi-Function-Musical-Tree-id-7.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/B%26Q-Artificial-Christmas-Tree-6FT-6IN-%28198CM%29-Prelit-300-MAINS-Multi-Function-Musical-Tree-id-7.html Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of fire because in some instances the product could overheat and possibly catch fire. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/B%26Q-Airforce-2000W-Convection-Heater-ND20-7AJ-id-8.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/B%26Q-Airforce-2000W-Convection-Heater-ND20-7AJ-id-8.html Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT Tesco is taking the precautionary measure of recalling three batches of the above product due to a potential manufacturing fault which may lead to scalding. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Tesco-Rapid-Boil-Illuminating-Jug-Kettle-id-9.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Tesco-Rapid-Boil-Illuminating-Jug-Kettle-id-9.html Fri, 29 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT The product is being recalled due to the potential for a semiconductor integrated circuit within the product to malfunction in 220-240 volt environments, causing the product to stop working and... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/NETGEAR%28r%29-XE103-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-id-10.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/NETGEAR%28r%29-XE103-Powerline-Ethernet-Adapter-id-10.html Wed, 13 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT Three customers have contacted us to tell us that this particular model of microwave has been overheating. As we are concerned that this is a fire risk we have taken... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Asda-Durabrand-Microwave-id-11.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Asda-Durabrand-Microwave-id-11.html Fri, 01 Feb 2008 12:00:00 GMT We've discovered a potential safety problem with Lee Stafford Hair Straighteners, bought between September 2007 and December 2007. The cord can become detached from the straightener, and if this happens it... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Lee-Stafford-Hair-Straighteners-id-12.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Lee-Stafford-Hair-Straighteners-id-12.html Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because: the pins of the plug part of the adaptor are accessible when it is partly inserted into a class 0... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Spiderman-Flying-Saucer-id-13.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Spiderman-Flying-Saucer-id-13.html Fri, 25 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a serious risk of electric shock since: the insulation is not sufficient (only single insulation cover the connections), the cross section of the core is... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Lighting-equipment%2C-lighting-chain-id-14.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Lighting-equipment%2C-lighting-chain-id-14.html Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT There is a potential manufacturing fault with the wiring, which may lead to electric shocks. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Nirvana-recalls-Coconut-Animal-Lamps-id-15.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Nirvana-recalls-Coconut-Animal-Lamps-id-15.html Thu, 17 Jan 2008 12:00:00 GMT We have discovered a small quantity of the above products, where the power cable connects to the switchbox, that the connector may come loose. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Flymo---Various-Electric-Lawnmowers-id-16.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Flymo---Various-Electric-Lawnmowers-id-16.html Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT Some of the battery chargers included in the Vivitar Vivicam 5660 digital camera packs may be faulty and potentially cause a short circuit. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Vivitar-Vivicam-5660-Digital-Camera-Battery-Charger-id-18.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Vivitar-Vivicam-5660-Digital-Camera-Battery-Charger-id-18.html Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT Risk type: Fire http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Danfoss-Refrigerator-and-Freezer-Compressors-id-17.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Danfoss-Refrigerator-and-Freezer-Compressors-id-17.html Wed, 28 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT Due to the lack of earthing in the hood section of the product there is potential risk of electric shock. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/ORCA-AQUARIUM-MODEL-RA03-id-19.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/ORCA-AQUARIUM-MODEL-RA03-id-19.html Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electrical shock because a moulding mark in the "figure 8" plug may spread to a crack and open resulting in access to live parts. ... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Power-cable---Plug-cord-id-21.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Power-cable---Plug-cord-id-21.html Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because : after the test for resistance to moisture, the appliance failed the electric strength test for a voltage of... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Electric-warming-mittens-used-to-dry-nail-varnish-id-22.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Electric-warming-mittens-used-to-dry-nail-varnish-id-22.html Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT The product poses a risk of electric shock because: there is not sufficient electrical insulation between the primary circuit connected to the mains and the secondary circuit that... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/DVD-player-id-23.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/DVD-player-id-23.html Tue, 27 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT Last year we became aware of a potential production fault with the above timers that could cause excessive heat in the terminal block and could in some cases lead to... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Greenbrook-Electrical-Wired-In-Timers-id-20.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Greenbrook-Electrical-Wired-In-Timers-id-20.html Mon, 26 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT A small number of defective products have been detected, having had problems with snapping electrical pins. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Spangling-Night-Light-id-24.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Spangling-Night-Light-id-24.html Tue, 06 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT We have identified that in isolated cases, the Russell Hobbs Model 10789 Kettle sold between November 2005 and March 2007 carries a risk that the handle may detach from the... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Russell-Hobbs-Kettle-id-25.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Russell-Hobbs-Kettle-id-25.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT Tesco is taking the precautionary measure of recalling the above product. Due to a manufacturing fault, there is a possibility that in certain circumstances the lights may cause an electric... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Halloween-20-Pumpkin-%26-Ghost-Lights-id-26.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Halloween-20-Pumpkin-%26-Ghost-Lights-id-26.html Wed, 31 Oct 2007 12:00:00 GMT Tesco is taking the precautionary measure of recalling the above product. Due to a manufacturing fault, there is a possibility that in certain circumstances this multimeter may cause an electric shock.... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Tesco-Digital-Multimeter-id-27.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Tesco-Digital-Multimeter-id-27.html Fri, 26 Oct 2007 12:00:00 BST Pentax U.K. Limited has been made aware that a small percentage of the three-pin plug cords provided with some of its cameras may have a manufacturing defect, despite having been... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Pentax-Three-Pin-Plug-Camera-Cords-id-28.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Pentax-Three-Pin-Plug-Camera-Cords-id-28.html Tue, 23 Oct 2007 12:00:00 BST Our regular quality control inspection has identified a potential problem with the NCS70 Straightener. The component that retains the power supply cord could fail, causing the power cord to become... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Nicky-Clarke-Straightener-id-29.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Nicky-Clarke-Straightener-id-29.html Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 BST The product poses a risk of electric shock because a faulty internal component, under certain conditions, will allow the bottom housing to become detached, allowing the user to be exposed... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Wahl---%27James-Martin%27-Hand-Blender-id-30.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Wahl---%27James-Martin%27-Hand-Blender-id-30.html Mon, 15 Oct 2007 12:00:00 BST A small number of potentially dangerous defective products have been reported which has led to a product recall. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Glitter-Nightlight-Lamp-sold-at-Petrol-Stations-id-31.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Glitter-Nightlight-Lamp-sold-at-Petrol-Stations-id-31.html Mon, 08 Oct 2007 12:00:00 BST The air purifier's cartridge can overheat, posing a risk of fire. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/IonizAir-Air-Purifiers-id-32.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/IonizAir-Air-Purifiers-id-32.html Fri, 05 Oct 2007 12:00:00 BST The iced tea maker's components can fail, posing a fire hazard to consumers. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Back-to-Basics-Iced-Tea-Makers-id-33.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Back-to-Basics-Iced-Tea-Makers-id-33.html Thu, 13 Sep 2007 12:00:00 BST Risk type: http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Karcher-Pressure-washer-KB2020C-id-34.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Karcher-Pressure-washer-KB2020C-id-34.html Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:00:00 BST There have been a small number of incidents where a component in the wheel has overheated and released smoke when the mains power supply is used to charge the... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Xbox-360-Wireless-Racing-Wheel-id-35.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Xbox-360-Wireless-Racing-Wheel-id-35.html Fri, 31 Aug 2007 12:00:00 BST Alive Productions LTD. is taking the precautionary measure of recalling product due to a manufacturing fault, which may cause the battery to overheat and melt causing a danger of burns.Overheating... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Apache-Brand-RC-Mini-Copter-id-36.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Apache-Brand-RC-Mini-Copter-id-36.html Fri, 17 Aug 2007 12:00:00 BST The product poses a serious risk of burns and fire because in certain very specific conditions of use the printing system of certain devices could prove defective, leading to possible... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Ink-jet-multifunctional-colour-printers-id-37.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Ink-jet-multifunctional-colour-printers-id-37.html Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:00 BST This product poses a serious risk of electric shock because due to poor assembly components, it can fall and cause overheating resulting in melting of part of the outer casing... http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Pest-repeller-4-in-1-id-38.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Pest-repeller-4-in-1-id-38.html Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:00 BST As part of our routine testing it has come to our attention that there may be an electrical fault on this model. http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Morrisons-First-Home-Toaster-id-39.html http://www.escweb.org.uk/safety-in-the-home/product-advice/product-recall/Morrisons-First-Home-Toaster-id-39.html Wed, 08 Aug 2007 12:00:00 BST