Almost 60,000 Tower air fryers recalled over fire risk
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said on Thursday that almost 60,000 affected models have been sold in retail outlets across the country.
The models were made between 2020 and 2024 and sold in outlets across Ireland, including Argos, Tesco, DID, Dealz, Lidl, and Amazon.
A manufacturing defect is causing these air fryers to overheat, potentially leading to fires and risking injury or death.
While there have been reports in the UK of these air fryers catching fire, no incidents have been reported in Ireland to date.
Consumers who use the following air fryers are urged to take action:
T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer
T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer
T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer
T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer
T17129L Vortx 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer
The CCPC said the model number can be found on the appliance rating label on the bottom of the air fryer. The appliance should be unplugged before people start looking for it. Each model number starts with a T.
The Tower air fryers being recalled.
Anyone with one of these air fryers should stop using it immediately, unplug it and contact Tower Housewares. They can do this on their website or by emailing towerproduct@customersvc.co.uk.
'This recall covers five Tower air fryer models with a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause the models to overheat,' CCPC director of communications Grainne Griffin said.
'Almost 60,000 affected units have been sold in Ireland so it's vital that consumers who have a Tower air fryer check their model. If their model is affected, it is not safe to use.'
The watchdog added that consumers should always follow manufacturer and health and safety instructions when operating any electrical appliances.
It said that anyone concerned about a product safety issue should contact the CCPC's national consumer helpline on 01 402 5555 from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, or email ask@ccpc.ie.
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