Urgent air fryer recall as owners warned to unplug it immediately
Owners are being urged to check if their appliance falls under the affected brand and model and, if so, to unplug it and stop use immediately.
Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued an urgent recall today about the Haden 11L Stackable Air fryer.
It was sold in The Range stores to an estimated 52 customers across Ireland.
The CCPC explained: "The risk reported to the CCPC is that of fire. When used for prolonged periods on the highest heat setting, the heating element can cause the outer plastic casing to warp or melt. This may result in burn injuries if touched and presents a potential fire hazard."
The issue affects ALL batch numbers of the affected appliance, which is of the brand Haden and also has the SKU number 387933.
If you own this air fryer, you are urged to stop using it immediately and return it to any The Range store for a full refund or store credit.
The CCPC added: "Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to any The Range store for a full refund or store credit. If customers have any further queries in relation to this recall, please contact The Range customer care team here."
This comes just months after a major recall was issued for certain batches of Tower air fryers, also due to a potential fire risk.
Tower Housewares announced the voluntary recall on its website, citing a "low risk" defect that could cause overheating and, in some cases, lead to a fire.
A spokesperson explained: "We have become aware that a small number of Tower Air Fryers have a manufacturing defect which may result in overheating that under certain circumstances could pose a risk of fire.
"The fault has been deemed low risk by Trading Standards, however the safety and well-being of our customers is our top priority, and we have made the decision to voluntarily recall these models as a precautionary measure."
The issue affects specific batches of air fryers manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023.
The affected models are:
If you own one of these models, you are urged to stop using it immediately and submit your details for further instructions. Tower recommends that users check their appliance's rating label to verify whether they own an affected product.
A spokesperson said: "Cease use and check whether you own one of the affected air fryer models. You can check this by accessing the model number on the appliance rating label."
If you have an affected air fryer, visit Tower's website here to follow the step-by-step process for confirming whether your model is included in the recall and to check available replacement options.
Tower explained: "If you own an affected model we're here to make the process as simple as possible. Simply follow the step-by-step instructions to confirm if you have an affected model, and if so what replacement options are available to you."
Tower air fryers are widely sold across Ireland through retailers and online platforms including Argos, Dealz, Tesco Ireland, Amazon and the Tower Housewares website.
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