Urgent warnings have been sent to shoppers at Argos, Amazon, and Ikea, urging them to check their purchases for recalled items. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) publishes product recalls weekly on the UK Government website, covering various consumer goods except food, medicines, and vehicles. Recalled products may require consumers to seek a free replacement, repair, or refund.
Argos Recall: Bush TiVo Televisions
Argos is recalling Bush TiVo televisions sold from December 2024 to March 2026 due to a fire risk from faulty Vestel UK-branded plugs. The plug's fuse fails to meet BS 1362 requirements and breaches the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. Consumers should check their product and request a free replacement power cable or fuse via the Argos Product Check webpage. Once the replacement is received, customers must safely dispose of the original plug lead at a WEEE recycling facility.
Amazon Recall: Vestel UK Plugs
Amazon is recalling Vestel UK plugs in various televisions sold between November 2024 and February 2026. The plugs pose a fire risk as their fuse does not meet BS 1362 dimensional requirements, violating the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and Plugs & Sockets etc (Safety) Regulations 1994. Consumers can check the serial number on the TV's rating plate or look for "YR-308" on the plug. Affected customers should request a free replacement via the Television Safety Notice webpage.
Ikea Recalls: Garlic Press and Stirring Spatula
Ikea is recalling its IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic Press due to a risk of injury from small metal fragments that may detach during use and contaminate food. The product fails to meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Consumers should stop using the garlic press immediately and return it to any Ikea store for a full refund, with no proof of purchase required. For more information, visit the Ikea recall page or call 01733 520 006.
Additionally, Ikea is recalling its IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE Stirring Spatula due to a health risk from migration of primary aromatic amines (PAA) above permissible limits. PAAs are carcinogenic, and the product violates The Materials and Articles in Contact with Food (England) Regulations 2012 and General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Consumers should stop using the spatula and return it to any Ikea store for a full refund, with no receipt needed. Further details are available on the Ikea recall alert page or by calling 01733 520 006.
Wish Recall: Elephant Shape Sleep Pillow
Wish is recalling its Elephant Shape Sleep Pillow due to a risk of suffocation for babies. The product is not suitable for use in a baby's sleep space, as pillows and soft toys increase the risk of overheating and airway obstruction, linked to sudden infant death syndrome. The pillow fails to meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005. Wish advises owners to stop using the product immediately and contact the distributor for redress.
