The alert issued on Friday [Nov 7] contains an urgent product recall of the Valiant Radiator Fan due to the potential risk of fire and failure to meet UK safety standards.
This is because the rechargeable battery might ‘spontaneously catch fire’ while charging or during normal use.
The UK Government is urging anyone who bought the electrical appliance sold by Amazon, eBay, Temu, B&Q, Debenhams, The Range, and TikTok shop to stop using the product immediately.
Owners are warned not to place the product in their general rubbish or domestic recycling bins as this can pose a major fire risk.
Instead they are advised to check with their local household waste disposal unit if it accepts this type of battery before safely disposing of the product.
Shoppers who have disposed of the product can email confirmation to Accessory Outlet Ltd at customerservice@accessoryoutlet.co.uk for a full refund.
A Range spokesperson said: “The rechargeable batteries inside the product can spontaneously catch fire in operation, during charging or even in standby mode. Causing a fire in your home; with no special warning or conditions.
“If you have purchased or been given one of these Valiant Radiator Fans, please stop using it immediately, and remove to an outdoor location, when possible have it taken to a local recycling centre.
“Do not place in general rubbish or domestic recycling bins as it can cause a major fire risk.”
The batch is listed as 967, 968 and 970 – located on the packaging next to the bar code and on the label on the base of the product.
