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Threat of death by air fryer? Here's why 60,000 of these kitchen appliances are being recalled in Ireland
Tower-brand air fryers are being recalled across Ireland following cases in the UK where these appliances caught fire due to overheating read more 60,000 Tower air fryers have been recalled in Ireland due to a fire hazard. Image: Tower Housewares Irish consumers are being urged to immediately stop using nearly 60,000 Tower-brand air fryers sold in recent years due to a fire hazard linked to a manufacturing defect, the country's consumer watchdog said. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued a safety warning following a recall by the manufacturer. The affected air fryers may overheat and catch fire, potentially causing injury or even death. Multiple models being recalled The models under recall include the T17023 Tower 2.2 litre Manual Air Fryer; T17061BLK Tower 4 litre Manual Air Fryer; T17067 Tower 4 litre Digital Air Fryer; T17087 Tower 2 litre Compact Manual Air Fryer; and T17129L Vortx 8 litre Dual Basket Air Fryer. These appliances were manufactured between 2020 and 2023 and sold across major retailers in the Republic of Ireland, including Argos, Tesco, DID, Dealz, Lidl, Amazon and through the Tower Housewares website. STORY CONTINUES BELOW THIS AD No incidents have been reported in Ireland, but there have been confirmed cases in the United Kingdom of the affected air fryers catching fire. Owners are advised to unplug their appliance and check the rating label on the bottom to see if it matches any of the recalled models. If so, they should stop using it immediately and contact Tower Housewares via its website or by emailing rproduct@ The CCPC's Grainne Griffin said the recall involves a serious defect. While she did not issue a direct quote, she emphasised that it was crucial for consumers to check their model numbers, as continuing to use the affected units could be unsafe. 'This recall covers five Tower air fryer models with a dangerous manufacturing defect,' the CCPC stated. '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.'
Daily Mail
12-07-2025
- General
- Daily Mail
Urgent recall is issued for popular air fryer brand over risk of serious injury or death
An urgent 'do not use' order has been issued for almost 60,000 air fryers due to a significant risk of overheating and potential fire. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued the urgent warning for specific Tower air fryer models, following a company recall. The CCPC said that a manufacturing defect could cause the appliances to dangerously overheat, posing a serious threat of fires, injury, or even death. Nearly 60,000 affected units were sold across retail outlets in the Republic of Ireland. 'Although no incidents have been reported in Ireland to date, there have been reports in the UK of these products catching fire,' the CCPC said. People have been advised to unplug their air fryer and check the appliance rating label underneath it. The affected model number will begin with the letter T, the CCPC said. The affected products were manufactured between 2020 and 2024 and were sold in various retailers including Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl, Amazon and the Tower Housewares website. 'Consumers who have one of the affected air fryers should stop using the product immediately, unplug it and contact Tower Housewares,' a spokeswoman for CCPC said. 'They can do this on the website or by emailing towerproduct@ Grainne Griffin, director of communications at the CCPC, said: 'This recall covers five Tower air fryer models with a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause the models to overheat. '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.' People are reminded to always follow manufacturer, health and safety instructions when operating any electrical appliances, the CCPC added. Anyone concerned about a product safety issue can contact the CCPC's national consumer helpline on 01 402 5555 from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, or email ask@
Glasgow Times
11-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
60,000 air fryers recalled across Ireland over ‘manufacturing defect'
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued the warning for those who own some models of Tower air fryers, after a recall by the company. CCPC said the affected air fryers have a manufacturing defect that may cause the appliance to overheat, potentially leading to fires and risking injury or death. Almost 60,000 affected models have been sold in retail outlets across the Republic of Ireland. 🚨 Safety Alert: Tower air fryers 🚨 Certain models have a manufacturing defect which may result in overheating that could lead to a fire and pose a risk of injury or death. 🔗 For more information visit #CCPC #ProductRecall #ProductSafety — CCPC (@CCPCIreland) July 10, 2025 'Although no incidents have been reported in Ireland to date, there have been reports in the UK of these products catching fire,' CCPC said. The CCPC is urging consumers to check if they own one of the five affected models listed below. The air fryer models affected by the recall are 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; and T17129L Vortx 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer. Consumers have been advised to unplug their air fryer and check the appliance rating label underneath it. The model number will begin with the letter T, it said. The affected products were manufactured between 2020 and 2024 and were sold in various retailers including Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl, Amazon and the Tower Housewares website. A spokeswoman for CCPC said: 'Consumers who have one of the affected air fryers should stop using the product immediately, unplug it and contact Tower Housewares. They can do this on the website or by emailing towerproduct@ Grainne Griffin, director of communications at the CCPC, said: 'This recall covers five Tower air fryer models with a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause the models to overheat. '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.' Consumers are also reminded to always follow manufacturer, health and safety instructions when operating any electrical appliances, it added. Anyone concerned about a product safety issue can contact the CCPC's national consumer helpline on 01 402 5555 from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, or email ask@
North Wales Chronicle
11-07-2025
- Business
- North Wales Chronicle
60,000 air fryers recalled across Ireland over ‘manufacturing defect'
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued the warning for those who own some models of Tower air fryers, after a recall by the company. CCPC said the affected air fryers have a manufacturing defect that may cause the appliance to overheat, potentially leading to fires and risking injury or death. Almost 60,000 affected models have been sold in retail outlets across the Republic of Ireland. 🚨 Safety Alert: Tower air fryers 🚨 Certain models have a manufacturing defect which may result in overheating that could lead to a fire and pose a risk of injury or death. 🔗 For more information visit #CCPC #ProductRecall #ProductSafety — CCPC (@CCPCIreland) July 10, 2025 'Although no incidents have been reported in Ireland to date, there have been reports in the UK of these products catching fire,' CCPC said. The CCPC is urging consumers to check if they own one of the five affected models listed below. The air fryer models affected by the recall are 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; and T17129L Vortx 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer. Consumers have been advised to unplug their air fryer and check the appliance rating label underneath it. The model number will begin with the letter T, it said. The affected products were manufactured between 2020 and 2024 and were sold in various retailers including Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl, Amazon and the Tower Housewares website. A spokeswoman for CCPC said: 'Consumers who have one of the affected air fryers should stop using the product immediately, unplug it and contact Tower Housewares. They can do this on the website or by emailing towerproduct@ Grainne Griffin, director of communications at the CCPC, said: 'This recall covers five Tower air fryer models with a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause the models to overheat. '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.' Consumers are also reminded to always follow manufacturer, health and safety instructions when operating any electrical appliances, it added. Anyone concerned about a product safety issue can contact the CCPC's national consumer helpline on 01 402 5555 from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, or email ask@
Leader Live
11-07-2025
- Business
- Leader Live
60,000 air fryers recalled across Ireland over ‘manufacturing defect'
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) issued the warning for those who own some models of Tower air fryers, after a recall by the company. CCPC said the affected air fryers have a manufacturing defect that may cause the appliance to overheat, potentially leading to fires and risking injury or death. Almost 60,000 affected models have been sold in retail outlets across the Republic of Ireland. 🚨 Safety Alert: Tower air fryers 🚨 Certain models have a manufacturing defect which may result in overheating that could lead to a fire and pose a risk of injury or death. 🔗 For more information visit #CCPC #ProductRecall #ProductSafety — CCPC (@CCPCIreland) July 10, 2025 'Although no incidents have been reported in Ireland to date, there have been reports in the UK of these products catching fire,' CCPC said. The CCPC is urging consumers to check if they own one of the five affected models listed below. The air fryer models affected by the recall are 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; and T17129L Vortx 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer. Consumers have been advised to unplug their air fryer and check the appliance rating label underneath it. The model number will begin with the letter T, it said. The affected products were manufactured between 2020 and 2024 and were sold in various retailers including Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl, Amazon and the Tower Housewares website. A spokeswoman for CCPC said: 'Consumers who have one of the affected air fryers should stop using the product immediately, unplug it and contact Tower Housewares. They can do this on the website or by emailing towerproduct@ Grainne Griffin, director of communications at the CCPC, said: 'This recall covers five Tower air fryer models with a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause the models to overheat. '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.' Consumers are also reminded to always follow manufacturer, health and safety instructions when operating any electrical appliances, it added. Anyone concerned about a product safety issue can contact the CCPC's national consumer helpline on 01 402 5555 from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, or email ask@
