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Daily Record
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Record
Amazon urgently recalls ceiling fan over fears it could give electric shocks
Customers have been advised to stop using the A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan which has been recalled over electric shock fears. Border authorities have also been blocking further imports An urgent recall has been issued for a ceiling fan sold on Amazon amid fears it could give users electric shocks. The A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan, made in China, is the product in question, and customers are being urged to stop using it immediately. Border officials have stepped in to halt further imports of the item. The specific product codes affected are FBA15JYLVF9HU000040 and X0027BDFWD, reports the Mirror. The Office for Product Safety and Standards has warned: "The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has inadequate insulation and insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuit and low voltage output circuits." They added: "Over time, the insulation can wear down and expose live wires which may result in the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016." Customers who have purchased these fans should get in touch with Amazon to discuss refunds. This recall comes on the heels of another critical safety notice last month concerning certain Citroën C3 and DS3 models. The warning pertains to second-generation C3s and first-generation DS3s produced from 2009 to 2016, as well as DS3 Automobile DS3s manufactured from 2016 to 2019, all of which may have faulty Takata airbag systems installed. If you are the owner of one of these affected vehicles, you should receive a letter. Alternatively, you can check if your car is part of the recall by using the VIN check tool on Citroen's website. Stellantis, the parent company of Citroen, has confirmed that no incidents related to this fault have been reported in the UK. In an unrelated incident, nearly 60,000 air fryers across the Republic of Ireland have been recalled due to fears they could cause fires. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is advising consumers to stop using certain models of Tower air fryer after a manufacturing defect was identified. Although no incidents have been reported in Ireland, there have been cases in the UK where these products have caught fire. The air fryer models subject to 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. T17129L Vortx 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer. The affected products were manufactured between 2020 and 2024 and were sold at various retailers including Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl and Amazon. You can locate the model number by checking the appliance rating label situated at the bottom of your air fryer. If you possess one of these affected air fryers, you should immediately stop using it, unplug it and contact Tower Housewares by emailing towerproduct@ uk. Alternatively, you can reach out to the CCPC national consumer helpline on 01 402 5555 or email ask@
Daily Mirror
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Daily Mirror
Fan sold at Amazon urgently recalled over fears it could cause electric shocks
Shoppers have been warned not to use the A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan, with the product codes FBA15JYLVF9HU000040 and X0027BDFWD A fan sold on Amazon has been urgently recalled over fears it could give shoppers an electric shock. Shoppers have been warned not to use the A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan, which is made in China. Any further imports are being rejected by border forces. The product codes for this particular item are FBA15JYLVF9HU000040 and X0027BDFWD. The Office for Product Safety and Standards said: "The product presents a high risk of electric shock as it has inadequate insulation and insufficient creepage and clearance distance between the mains potential input circuit and low voltage output circuits. "Over time, the insulation can wear down and expose live wires which may result in the user receiving an electric shock. The product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016." If you have purchased one of these fans, you should contact Amazon to discuss your refund options. It comes after an urgent safety recall was issued last month for versions of the Citroen C3 and the related DS3s. The warning relates to second generation C3 and first generation DS3 models built between 2009 and 2016, as well as DS3 Automobile DS3s produced between 2016 and 2019. These vehicles use Takata airbag systems, which could be faulty. If you have one of these affected cars, you should be contacted by letter. You can also check if your car is part of the recall by using the VIN check tool on Citroen's website. Stellantis, which owns the Citroen brand, said that there were no reported incidents of faults in the UK. Almost 60,000 air fryers across the Republic of Ireland have also been recalled over fears they could cause fires. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is warning consumers to stop using certain models of Tower air fryer after a manufacturing defect was identified. The CCPC says no incidents have been reported in Ireland, but there have been reports in the UK of these products catching fire. 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 T17129L Vortx 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer The affected products were manufactured between 2020 and 2024 and were sold in various retailers including Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl and Amazon. You can find the model number by checking the appliance rating label located at the bottom of your air fryer. If you have one of these affected air fryers, you should stop using it immediately, unplug it and contact Tower Housewares by emailing towerproduct@ You can also contact the CCPC national consumer helpline on 01 402 5555 or email ask@
Scottish Sun
5 days ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
Hot weather must-have sold by Amazon urgently recalled over electric shock fears
We reveal other products that have been recalled NOT A FAN Hot weather must-have sold by Amazon urgently recalled over electric shock fears Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A HOT weather essential sold by Amazon has been urgently recalled over fears it could give shoppers an electric shock. Customers who have bought the A-Faction856 Ceiling Fan with lights are being told it is not safe to use. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Amazon is recalling a ceiling fan over safety fears Credit: The Office for Product Safety and Standards say the China-made product has poor insulation and gaps between insulation and wiring. Over time, the insulation could wear down, exposing live wires and giving the owner an electric shock. Any further imports of the hot weather essential have been blocked by border forces. The ceiling fan comes with two different product codes which identify it - FBA15JYLVF9HU000040, X0027BDFWD. The mounted ceiling fan comes with a "high" risk level. Typically with product recalls, you can return an item to the seller and get a full refund. However, it is not clear if Amazon is offering a refund to any customers who bought the A-Faction856 fan. If you have bought one, it is worth contacting Amazon UK's customer service team. You can find out more via It is common for retailers and manufacturers to recall products over health and safety concerns. What to do next if you have recalled food or products Amazon recalled a Moongiantgo Food Dehydrator just last month over "serious" fears it could explode. Soppycid Reusable Water Balloons were also recalled by the online marketplace following safety concerns. The toy was available in a pack of six for £18. It also pulled its Sedom table lamp after it was found to have a risk of causing electric shocks. OTHER RECALLED PRODUCTS Locisne pulled its Hamster Plush Toy from store shelves recently - with concerns it could present a serious risk to life. Elsewhere, Pieminister Kitchens confirmed that several of its products were given the wrong use-by date. The pies were mistakenly labelled with a use-by date of June 24, 2026, instead of June 24, 2025 – a full year too late. The popular food brand warned that eating the pies past the intended expiry date would be unsafe.
