UK households are being urged to immediately check their homes for a range of popular Amazon products following an urgent safety recall issued over serious fire and burn hazards.
The recall affects several best-selling items purchased through the online retail giant, including hair styling tools and essential travel accessories, which have been deemed potentially dangerous by safety authorities.
Products Under Recall
The affected products include:
- JZK 2-in-1 Hair Straightener and Curling Iron: Recalled due to overheating risks that could lead to fires, burns, or electric shocks
- ZTX Travel Adaptor: Found to have inadequate insulation, posing serious electric shock hazards to users
Immediate Safety Instructions
Consumers who own these products are advised to:
- Stop using the items immediately
- Unplug the devices and keep them away from flammable materials
- Contact the seller for a full refund
- Do not attempt to repair or continue using the products
Official Safety Warnings
The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has confirmed the recall, stating that these products "fail to meet required safety standards" and present "significant risks to consumer safety."
Amazon has been working with safety regulators to identify and notify customers who purchased these items, but authorities recommend all consumers check their homes regardless of whether they've received direct notification.
This incident highlights growing concerns about product safety in online marketplaces, where third-party sellers often distribute goods that may not undergo rigorous safety testing before reaching consumers.
