The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued recalls for a number of products from major retailers, including Asda, Amazon, Ikea, and Currys. The recalls cover kitchen gadgets and televisions due to various safety concerns, ranging from chemical risks to fire hazards.
Vice Versa Boutique Leo Face Sticker
This facial sticker has been recalled due to serious chemical concerns, as it contains excessive concentrations of phthalates. The OPSS warns that phthalates may harm children's health, potentially causing damage to the reproductive system. The product has been withdrawn from the market, and improvements are required for product markings and warning labels. Consumers are urged to stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor for a resolution.
Vestel UK Plugs in Various Televisions
A range of television plugs have been recalled due to fire risk, as the plug's fuse does not meet BS 1362 requirements. Affected brands include Toshiba, JVC, Mitchell & Brown, Polaroid, Finlux, Techwood, and Panasonic. Consumers can visit the Television Safety Notice to request a free replacement power cable or fuse. Sales periods span from November 2024 to November 2025, with numerous model numbers affected.
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 include 32WF2F53DB, 32WV2463DB, and many others.
JVC
Manufactured by Vestel Elektronik for Currys Group Ltd under licence by JVCKENWOOD. Sold by: Currys Group Ltd. Sales period: November 2024 - November 2025. Affected model numbers include LT-32CT150, LT-50CT650, and others.
Mitchell & Brown
Sold by: TV & Video Direct. Sales period: March 2025 - September 2025. Affected model numbers include JB-43QLED1811LIN, JB-32DU1811, and others.
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 include TB-32S45AEY, TB-40S45AEY, and others.
Vestel UK Plugs in Bush TiVo Televisions
Further Vestel plugs have been recalled due to fire risk, as the plug's fuse does not meet BS 1362 requirements. Sales period: Sold by Argos from December 2024 to March 2026. Affected products include Bush TiVo TVs with model numbers such as 7623916, 7615436, and many others.
IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE Stirring Spatula
IKEA is recalling the HJÄLTE Stirring Spatula (article number 401.494.62) with date stamp 2445 (YYWW) due to migration of primary aromatic amines (PAA) above the permissible limit. Customers should stop using it immediately and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. No proof of purchase is required.
IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic Press
IKEA is also recalling the VÄRDEFULL garlic press (article number 201.521.58) with date stamps 2411 to 2522 (YYWW) due to risk of injury. Small metal fragments may detach during use and contaminate food, posing an injury risk if ingested. The product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
