Urgent recalls for popular perfume, toys and hair appliances
Celebrity perfumes have been urgently recalled this month (Image: Getty)
This month, several urgent product recalls have been issued. Shoppers have been urged to stop using these items immediately, in case of any potential dangers.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has updated its list of recalls this month with some celebrity perfumes, children’s toys, beauty appliances and more. Some of these contain unsafe chemicals, traces of asbestos, or simply do not meet safety standards in the UK. Here’s a full list of everything that has been recalled in March and what you need to do if you’ve bought them.
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Three Rihanna perfumes sold at Savers have been recalled (Image: Savers)
Rihanna perfumes
Three different Rihanna perfumes sold at Savers Health and Beauty have been urgently recalled. They pose a ‘serious chemical risk’ as they contain butylphenyl methylpropional (BMHCA/lilial) and/or hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde.
Both chemicals are banned in cosmetic products. BMHCA may harm the reproductive system, may harm the health of an unborn child, and may cause skin issues.
The affected products are:
- Rihanna Kiss 15ml EDP – 0608940572252
- Rihanna Riri 15ml EDP – 0608940560389
- Rihanna Rogue 15ml EDP – 0608940559437
If you’ve bought any of these, stop using them immediately. Return to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Check your air fryer model now (Image: Getty)
Air fryers
A number of different Tower air fryers have been recalled, which are sold at retailers like Sainsbury’s, Lidl, Robert Dyas, B&M, Poundland, Tesco and the Tower website.
They pose a risk of fire they it can overheat and ignite during use, and they don’t meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
The affected products are:
- T17023 Tower 2.2Ltr Manual Air Fryer
- T17061BLK Tower 4Ltr Manual Air Fryer
- T17067 Tower 4Ltr Digital Air Fryer (Sainsbury’s SKU: 143897281)
- T17087 Tower 2Ltr Compact Manual Air Fryer
- T17129L Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Lidl)
- T17129 Tower Vortx 8L Air Fryer (Argos)
If you’ve bought any of these, unplug them immediately.
Sand toys
A range of stretchy sand-filled toys have been recalled due to the possible presence of asbestos. These toys were sold at Matalan, Hobbycraft, The Entertainer, Tesco and more.
The affected products and their barcodes are:
- Glow-in-the-dark Jumbo Monkey – 17741
- Funkee Small Axolotl – 17459
- Funkee Monkee Mega – 41929
- Galaxy Jumbo Monkey – 17736
- Gold Jumbo Monkey – 17451
- Funkee Small Dogs – 42228
- Funkee Jumbo Dog – 17409
Stop using these products immediately and keep them out of reach of children. If the sand is still in its packaging, place in a heavy-duty plastic bag, double tape it securely, label it clearly and store in a secure location out of the reach of children.
If the sand has been used, clean-up sites where the product was used using wet cloths to avoid generating dust. Wear gloves and a mask. Double bag the sand, gloves, mask and cloths. Keep children and other people away from areas where the sand has been used until the area has been cleaned.
Dispose of the product in your general household waste, or return to store where specified by the retailer, who will provide a full refund
More sand products have been recalled due to asbestos (Image: Addo)
Additionally, the Addo Play Out to Impress Creative Candles kit has also been recalled for the same reason. The item code is 318-19180-B.
- Entertainer/Early Learning Centre Product Number: 570142
- Hobbycraft Product Number: 6859261000
- M&S Specific Product Code: T554448
Again, contact the retailer for a full refund, and follow the same rules as above when it comes to keeping safe.
The Paw Patrol Bumper Craft Collection has also been recalled for the same reason, and its item code is 320-14145-N.
- Entertainer/Early Learning Centre Product Number: 569124
- Hobbycraft Product Numbers: 6859421000 / 6859411000
The products have been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by the manufacturer Addo Play Limited and by Hobbycraft.
The Paw Patrol craft kit also may contain asbestos (Image: Addo)
Electric Boot Warmer
A white electric boot warmer, sold on TikTok shop, has been recalled due to the risk of fire. It was listed as Portable Quick-dry Shoe Dryer, Foldable Design Constant Temperature Shoe Dryer, Household Appliances for Home Use.
The PSD number is 2603-0007, and the model is X1.
It has been recalled from end users by TikTok. Owners are advised to stop using the product immediately and contact the seller for a refund.
The Cloud Nine Travel Dryer has been recalled (Image: Cloud NIne)
Travel dryer
Finally, the Cloud Nine XDM 3600 Travel Dryer has been recalled, presenting a risk of fire as it may overheat during use. This could lead to the product igniting and catching fire.
It has been withdrawn from the market and recalled from end users by Cloud Nine. The description reads: “Black travel hairdryer with a foldable handle in black and gold/rose gold. The product was available exclusively as a complimentary item when customers purchased eligible Cloud Nine products.”
Barcodes: 5056593901724, 5056593901816
Batch Codes: UK-DRYER-BLCK-GWP-V1, UK-DRYER-BLCK-GWP-V2
Stop using the product immediately and return it to Cloud Nine for a voucher. If you can’t return it to store, dispose of the product safely, ensuring you have kept proof of purchase.
