AN URGENT “fire risk” recall has been issued for a winter home essential sold at major UK stores.
The warning has been issued for a rechargeable radiator fan, sold at B&Q, and , after a faulty battery was found to pose a fire risk.
The Valiant Radiator Fan sold at B&Q, Debenhams & The Range is being urgently recalled over risk of ‘catching fire’Credit: B&Q
The Valiant Radiator Fan was sold at The RangeCredit: Alamy
Affected Valiant Radiator Fan batch numbers are 967, 968 and 970, printed near the barcodeCredit: Getty
The heater was also sold on , , and , and has now been branded a major safety hazard.
Officials are urging anyone who owns one to stop using it immediately, move it outside away from flammable items, and dispose of it safely at a local site that accepts lithium batteries.
Affected batch numbers are 967, 968 and 970, printed near the barcode on the box and on the fan’s base.
Owners can claim a full refund by emailing customerservice@accessoryoutlet.co.uk with proof of purchase.
Officials said: “The product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion battery may fail during charging or in standby mode.
“It does not meet UK the requirements of the General Product Safety
Regulations 2005.”
Officials warned: “The product presents a serious risk of fire as the lithium-ion polymer battery may fail during charging or in standby mode.
“The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.”
The discovery comes after giant Primark urged shoppers to “stop using” two of its products that do not meet the requirements of British standard testing.
The product recall was for the 2pk Soother Clip – Baby Bear (Kimball no. 69489) and 2pk Soother Clip – Balloon (Kimball no. 80010).
These are used to secure a baby’s dummy to their clothing or pram.
The Baby Bear clip was sold in stores between June and August 2025, while the Balloon clip was sold between March and September 2025.
stated: “We’ve learned the products do not meet our usual high safety standards.
“The products are not fully compliant to the relevant safety standards specific to soother clips.
“We are really sorry for any worry and inconvenience this has caused.”
This week also urgently pulled a popular £1 snack from the shelves over fears it may contain glass.
Tasty Snack Co. Roasted and Salted Cashews sold at Poundland were found to contain glassCredit: Alamy
The Tasty Snack Co. Roasted and Salted Cashews have been found to contain pieces of glass.
This makes it unsafe to eat and could pose a serious risk to customers.
Shoppers were advised not to consume the product and return it to the store immediately.
Poundland said: “We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“However, the safety and confidence of our consumers and the quality of our products is at the heart of everything we do.”
Your product recall rights
Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know.
Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods.
As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have primary responsibility for the recall action.
But it’s often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk.
If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer’s website to see if a safety notice has been issued.
When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you – the customer – to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don’t there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault.
If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety notice issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer.
They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice.
In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected.
You should not be charged for any recall work – such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item.
