Almost 60,000 air fryers in Ireland are being recalled due to fire hazards, as announced by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC). The CCPC cautions consumers against using specific models of Tower air fryers following the discovery of a manufacturing flaw. Although no incidents have been reported in Ireland, cases of these air fryers causing fires have been documented in the UK.
The affected air fryers, sold in retailers like Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl, and Amazon, were produced between 2020 and 2024. Consumers can identify the affected models by checking the appliance rating label at the base of the air fryer. If you own one of these models, it is advised to discontinue use immediately, unplug it, and contact Tower Housewares at towerproduct@customersvc.co.uk.
Grainne Griffin, the CCPC’s communications director, emphasized the importance of checking the model of Tower air fryers due to a hazardous manufacturing defect that could lead to overheating. In a related safety recall, certain versions of the Citroen C3 and DS3s have been flagged due to potentially faulty Takata airbag systems. This action follows a tragic incident where a woman in France suffered fatal injuries from an airbag in a 2014 Citroen C3.
Stellantis, the parent company of Citroen, has removed around 82,000 C3 and DS3 models from French roads. While no faults have been reported in the UK, an estimated 120,000 drivers may be impacted. Stellantis reassured customers of their commitment to promptly address the issue and ensure customer safety.
Stellantis emphasized the importance of recall decisions, particularly stop-drive orders, considering various factors such as airbag specifications, vehicle age, climate conditions, and regulatory notifications. Despite no reported UK incidents, a stop-drive order has been issued across Europe, including the UK, to uphold customer safety standards.
