Several products have been recalled over safety concerns
A number of products have been recalled by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) over recent days. While some appear to carry relatively low risk, one item has been flagged as posing a “serious chemical risk” while another presents a fire hazard.
Anyone in possession of affected products is advised to stop using them straight away and return them to their original place of purchase for a full refund. Items have been recalled from a number of major retailers, including Argos, Amazon, and Currys.
Here is a roundup of the latest recalls….
Vice Versa Boutique Leo Face Sticker
This facial sticker has been recalled due to serious chemical concerns, as they have been found to contain excess concentrations of phthalates. It has been withdrawn from the market.
The OPSS say: “Phthalates may harm the health of children, possibly causing damage to the reproductive system. Improvements are also required to the product markings and warning labelling.”
Shoppers are urged to stop using the product immediately and get in touch with the distributor for a resolution.
Vestel UK Plugs in Various Televisions
A number of plugs have been recalled as they present a risk of fire as the plug’s fuse does not meet the requirements of BS 1362. Consumers can visit Television Safety Notice to request a free replacement accessory (replacement power cable or fuse).
Toshiba
Sold by: Amazon, AO.com, ASDA, BOX, Buy It Direct, Comet, Currys, EE, EVO Group, HBL, John Gillman & Sons, John Lewis Partnership, JoyBuy, Livewire, Marks Electrical, N Brown, Peter Tyson, RAF, Reliant T. V, Richer Sounds, The Very Group (via Shop Direct), Tesco stores, TVD Ltd, Virgin Media, Morrisons stores.
Sales period: November 2024 – November 2025.
Affected model numbers: 32WF2F53DB, 32WV2463DB, 32WV2553DB, 32WV3553DB, 40LF2F53DB, 40LV2553DB, 40LV2553DBM, 40QV3F53DB, 43LV2E63DB, 43QF5D53DB, 43QV1563DB, 43UF3F53DB, 43UV1563DB, 43UV2F53DBU, 50QF5D53DB, 50QV1563DB, 50QV3F63DB, 50UF3F53DB, 50UV1563DB, 50UV2F53DB, 50UV2F53DBU, 55QF5D53DB, 55QV2F63DB, 55UF3F53DB, 55UV1563DB, 55UV2F53DB, 55UV2F53DBU, 65QF5D53DB, 65QV1563DB, 65QV2F63DB, 65UF3F53DB, 65UV1563DB, 65UV2F53DB, 65UV2F53DBU, 70QF5D53DB.
JVC – Manufactured by Vestel Elektronik for Currys Group Ltd under licence by JVCKENWOOD, owner of the JVC trademark only
Sold by: Currys Group Ltd.
Sales period: November 2024 – November 2025.
Affected model numbers: LT-32CT150, LT-50CT650, LT-55CT650, LT-32CF230, LT-40CF330, LT-43CF330, LT-43CF630, LT-65CF630, LT-55CF630, LT-40CT450, LT-43CT450, LT-43CT650, LT-65CT650, LT-32CT150(A), LT-50CT650(A), LT-43CT450(A).
Mitchell & Brown
Sold by: TV & Video Direct
Sales period: March 2025 – September 2025 Affected model numbers: JB-43QLED1811LIN, JB-32DU1811, JB-32Q1811, JB-32T1811, JB-40Q1811, JB-40T1811, JB-40W1811, JB-43BL1811, JB-43DU1811, JB-43T1811, JB-50Q1811, JB-55DU1811, JB-55Q1811, JB-65Q1811, JB-75DU1811.
Polaroid
Sold by: ASDA Stores Ltd.
Sales period: From May 2025.
Affected model numbers: P50UPF2024A.
Finlux
Sold by: The Very Group (Shop Direct).
Sales period: July 2025 – Nov 2025.
Affected model numbers: 50MU25F, 55MU24F.
Techwood
Sold by: AO. com.
Sales period: From December 2024.
Affected model numbers: 32AO11FHDF, 55AO11UHDF.
Panasonic
Sold by: Amazon, Currys Group Ltd.
Sales period: December 2024 – September 2025.
Affected model numbers: TB-32S45AEY, TB-40S45AEY, TB-40S49AEB, TB-43W61AEY, TB-50W60AEY, TB-50W61AEY, TB-55W61AEY, TB-65W61AEY, TB-65Z60AEB, TV-32S50AEY, TV-32S55AEY, TV-43W80AEY, TV-43W85BEY, TV-48Z80AEY, TV-50W85BEY, TV-55W85BEY, TV-65W80AEY.
Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions
A further range of Vestel plugs has been recalled, again owing to fire risk as the plug’s fuse fails to meet the requirements of BS 1362.
Sales Period Products: Sold by Argos from December 2024 to March 2026.
Affected products:
- 7623916 – BUSH 32IN FULL HD TIVO FREELY TV
- 7615436 – BUSH 32IN HD READY TIVO FREELY TV
- 7623930 – BUSH 40IN FULL HD TIVO FREELY TV
- 5024232 – BUSH 43 INCH UHD QLED TIVO
- 7623057 – BUSH 43IN FULL HD TIVO FREELY TV
- 7140585 – BUSH 50 INCH 50UT24SB SMART 4K UHD HDR LED TIVO FREELY TV
- 6799418 – BUSH 50 INCH UHD QLED TIVO
- 7049662 – BUSH 55 INCH 55UT24SB SMART 4K UHD HDR LED TIVO FREELY TV
- 5816505 – BUSH 55 INCH UHD QLED TIVO
- 4743868 – BUSH 65 INCH UHD QLED TIVO
- 5420001 – BUSH 65 INCH UHD TIVO
- 5024373 – BUSH 70 INCH UHD QLED TIVO
- 6826271 – BUSH43 INCH UHD TIVO
- 4723668 – BUSH 58 INCH 58UT24SB SMART 4K UHD HDR LED TIVO FREELY TV
- 7041251 – BUSH 43 INCH 43FT24CA SMART HDR10 LED TIVO FREEVIEW TV
- 7086388 – BUSH 32 INCH 32HT24CA SMART HD HDR10 LED TIVO FREEVIEW TV
IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE Stirring Spatula
Brand: IKEA 365+
Article number: 401.494. 62
Affected date stamp: 2445 (YYWW) – products purchased after November 2024.
IKEA are recalling the HJÄLTE Stirring Spatula as it poses a health risk due to the migration of primary aromatic amines (PAA) above the permissible limit. Customers who purchased the affected product should “immediately stop using it and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund”, the retailer confirmed.
No proof of purchase is necessary to claim a refund.
IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic Press
Brand: IKEA 365+
Article number: 201.521. 58
Affected date stamps: 2411 to 2522 (YYWW).
IKEA is additionally recalling the VÄRDEFULL garlic press owing to the risk of injury. The OPSS say: “The product presents a risk of injuries as small metal fragments may detach during use and contaminate the food.
“If ingested, these fragments could cause injury. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.”
