Lidl apologises as air fryer recalled due to 'fire hazard'
The affected air fryers have a product code of T17129L.
No other Tower products sold at Lidl stores are impacted by the recall.
Tower is recalling the products 'due to risk of overheating', the retailer said.
It added that this could ultimately 'present a fire hazard' to shoppers who bought the item.
'If you own one of the affected models, please stop using it immediately,' Lidl said in the recall notice.
Customers who bought affected air fryers have been urged to contact the supplier directly through www.tower-safety.co.uk.
They will then be able to see if their particular product has been affected and can access instructions for returning it.
The retailer added: 'We apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank you for your cooperation.'
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It comes weeks after Lidl confirmed a product recall on packets of hash browns over concerns they could contain pieces of metal.
It recalled 750 gram packets of Harvest Basket Hash browns, with the 5144L batch code and best before date of 24/05/2027, over the 'potential presence of foreign bodies, metal'.
It warned that this could present a choking hazard and told shoppers not to eat the products.
An FSA spokesman said: 'Lidl GB is recalling the above product. A point of sale notice will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product.
'This notice explains to customers why the product is being recalled and tells them what to do if they have bought the product.
'If you have bought the above product, do not eat it.
'Instead, return it to your nearest store for a full refund. For further information contact customer care on customer.care@lidl.co.uk or 0203 966 5566.'
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