New Electrical Product Recalls - Fire and Safety Team

We have added 9 new recall listings to our website during April.

Click on the links below to find out more about the recall listing, including a description of the item and what to do if you think you have the affected product.

Check if your portable heater has been recalled

During the colder months of the year portable heaters are a popular alternative to centrally heating the whole of your home to stay warm.

We wanted to take this opportunity to remind you to check if an electric heater you own has been recalled – view all recalled heaters here.
You can find all the latest recall listings on the Electrical Safety First website here.

Remember, registering your products makes it easy for manufacturers to get in touch with you if it turns out that an item you’ve bought is somehow faulty or dangerous. Register your products here.

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Electrical Safety First

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