Popular air fryers are urgently recalled in UK over fears they’ll catch on FIRE – as shoppers warned ‘stop using it now’

POPULAR air fryer models sold by a leading UK supermarket have been gently recalled over fears they could overheat and burst into flames.

Customers who purchased these air fryers are advised to “stop using the items immediately”.

Sainsbury's has issued a voluntary product recall for two air fryer models from electronics brand Tower.

Customers are being urged to either return the gadget for a fullrefundor replace the fuse.

The supermarket giant announced that a few units have been found to have a manufacturing defect that could lead to dangerous overheating and potential house fire.

The affected products are understood to have been manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023.

Customers have been told to check if they have an affected product by locating the product number on the base of their air fryer.

Customers who own the Tower brand appliance have been urged to check if their air fryer model is part of the recall by visiting www.tower-safety.co.uk.

Sainsbury's has since issued an apology to all the affected customers for any inconvenience caused by the recall.

The retailer said that it “takes the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously”.

Sainsbury's said in a statement: “A small number of units have been identified as having a potential manufacturing default that could cause the air fryer to overheat and pose a fire risk.

“Please stop using the item immediately, and check if you have an affected product by locating the product number on the base of the air fryer.”

Retailers often issueproduct recallsoverhealthor safety fears.

ASnuggla electric blanket sold on Amazon, eBay and TikTok shops was also recently recalledover safety fears.

The manufacturer issued a warning, stating that the blanket posed a serious risk of fire and burns.

Matalan also issued a recall of its Easter-themed Bunny Tumbler cups last month, with the retailer saying they could cause eye injuries.

Customers who bought the tumbler were being urged to not use the product and return it to their nearest Matalan branch.

Just before Christmas, Primark issued an urgent recall of two popular kids bags that it said posed a choking risk.

The Range recently issued an urgent recall of a popular energy-saving gadget.

The discount retailer warned the Teddy Sherpa electric throw could overheat and catch fire.

Last December, pharmacy chain Boots told shoppers to bring back a faulty Christmas gift over “risk of burn” fears.

The Radley Cosy Up mug and sock set was recalled as the base of the mug could crack and break into pieces when used.

Another festive product was alsourgently recalled over injury fears.