Popular kitchen gadget sold at Wilko and The Range urgently recalled over fears it could MELT catch fire
The government regulator is urging customers to return the product due to safety concerns
HIGH ALERT Popular kitchen gadget sold at Wilko and The Range urgently recalled over fears it could MELT catch fire
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A POPULAR air fryer has been recalled after the UK's product safety watchdog warned it could melt, warp, or catch fire.
The Haden air fryer, available at Wilko and The Range, has been pulled from the shelves after the Office for Product Safety and Standards said it doesn't meet safety requirements as it poses 'serious fire risk'.
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Wilko and The Range air fryer has been pulled from shelves over fire worries
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The watchdog warned that the appliance's temperature could rise above safe levels, leading to the warping and melting of its plastic and metal parts.
'Consumers are advised to stop using the product and return it to any The Range or Wilko store for a full refund,' the regulator said on Friday.
The two tray fryer 'presents a serious risk of fire' as the heating element exceeds the market limit of 150 degrees, it said.
In a joint statement first published in February, Wilko and The Range said they 'have taken the precautionary measure' of recalling the Haden 11L Stackable Air Fryer 'as some units have suffered melting of the outer plastic casing when used under prolonged high heat settings'.
'Touching the hot plastic could result in burn injuries and it is a potential fire hazard,' they warned.
The two companies are advising customers who have purchased the widely used fryer to 'stop using the product immediately' and return it to any Range or Wilko store for a full refund or store credit.
The Sun has reached out to the two companies for further comment.
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