Irish consumers are being urgently advised to stop using their Tower air fryers immediately after 60,000 units were recalled due to a dangerous manufacturing defect that could cause overheating and fires.
The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission issued the safety warning following reports from the UK of these appliances catching fire, though no incidents have been reported in Ireland to date. The defect poses serious risks including potential injury or death from fire hazards.
Five specific Tower air fryer models are affected by the recall: the 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, and T17129L Vortx 8L Dual Basket Air Fryer.
The recalled products were manufactured between 2020 and 2024 and sold through major retailers including Argos, Tesco Ireland, DID, Dealz, Lidl, Amazon, and the Tower Housewares website, making the recall particularly widespread across the country.
CCPC Director of Communications Grainne Griffin emphasized the urgency: “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.”
Consumers should immediately unplug their air fryer and check the appliance rating label underneath for model numbers beginning with the letter T. Those with affected models should contact Tower Housewares through their website or email towerproduct@customersvc.co.uk.
The CCPC reminds consumers to always follow manufacturer safety instructions when operating electrical appliances and offers support through their national helpline on 01 402 5555 or email ask@ccpc.ie for any product safety concerns.