Urgent recall of plug-in night light sold by TK Maxx and Homesense due to electric shock and fire hazards

Major retailers TK Maxx and Homesense have issued an urgent recall of a plug-in night light.

The salt lamp style light poses a risk of electric shock and fire.

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TJX Ireland Unlimited Company, which owns TK Maxx and Homesense, has issued the recall of the Aroma Home Plug-In Salt Lamp Night Light.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission said the light did not meet safety standards and could cause “electric shock or fire”.

The CCPC said: “The risks posed by the product are electric shock and fire.

“The product’s connector pin dimensions and construction do not meet required safety standards.

“The construction of the product allows moisture from the salt lamp to drip onto metal parts with mains voltage supply.

“This may result in electric shock or fire.”

The brand of the product is Aroma Home.

The type/model number is GL093 and the batch numbers are 700540, 700545, 700549 and 700552.

The affected product was available from December 2022 to January 2023.

There are approximately 216 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

If customers have purchased any of the products, they can request a full refund.

The CCPC stated: “Customers should stop using the product immediately and return it to a TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund.

REFUND CLAIM

“If customers have additional questions about this recall, please email TK Maxx at customerservice@tjxeurope.com or call 01 2476126.”

Meanwhile, a recall notice has been issued by Ireland’s Food Safety Authority for popular bars sold in Aldi stores across the country.

Consumers have been warned that allergens must not be highlighted on the label of the supermarket giant’s Harvest Morn protein bars.

The notice read: “Allergens in all lots and best before dates of Harvest Morn Protein Bars must not be highlighted on the label.

“This may make the products unsafe for consumers who are allergic or intolerant to grains containing gluten (barley), peanuts, soybeans and milk.

ALLERGEN CARE

“The bars involved were sold in Aldi branches.”

Affected products include all lots and best before dates of the following Harvest Morn bars.

• Harvest Morning Birthday Cake High Protein Bars – Allergy Milk
• Harvest Morn High Protein Peanut Butter Bars – Allergens Milk and Peanut
• Harvest Morn Cookie Dough Flavor High Protein Bars – Allergens Milk, Soy & Peanut
• Harvest Morn Salted Caramel Flavor Protein Bar – Allergens Milk & Soy
• Harvest Morn Chocolate Peanut Caramel Flavor Protein Bar – Allergens Milk, Soy and Peanut
• Harvest Morn Chocolate Flavored Salted Caramel Protein Bar – Allergens Milk, Soy & Barley