Consumers are being warned to stop using certain models of Tower air fryers following a recall from the company.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) said that almost 60,000 affected models have been sold in retail outlets across the country.
According to the CCPC, the affected air fryers have a manufacturing defect that may cause the appliance to overheat, potentially leading to fires and risking injury or death.
Although no incidents have been reported in Ireland to date, there have been reports in the UK of these products catching fire.
The CCPC is urging consumers to check if they own one of the five affected models, which 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
To find the model number, consumers should unplug their air fryer and check the appliance rating label located at the bottom of the air fryer. The model number will begin with the letter T.
Consumers who have one of the affected air fryers are advised to stop using the product immediately, unplug it and contact Tower Housewares via the website (tower-safety.eu) or email (towerproduct@customersvc.co.uk).
The affected products were manufactured between 2020 and 2024 and were sold in various retailers including Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl, Amazon, and via the Tower Housewares website.
Other retailers may also be included.
Director of Communications at the CCPC Grainne Griffin said the recall “covers five Tower air fryer models with a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause the models to overheat.
“Almost 60,000 affected units have been sold in Ireland so it’s vital that consumers who have a Tower air fryer check their model. If their model is affected, it is not safe to use.”
Anyone concerned about a product-safety issue can contact the CCPC’s national consumer helpline on 01 4025555 from 9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday, or email ask@ccpc.ie.
