Sainsbury’s issues urgent recall for 5 items over ‘fire and glass risks’ | UK | News
Sainsbury’s has issued an urgent recall for five products due to safety and technical concerns. The recall affects both perishable goods and kitchen appliances sold in stores nationwide.
Customers are urged to check if their purchases are included in the recall at the major UK supermarket. If they have bought any of the affected items, they should be able to return them to their local Sainsbury’s store. The reasons for the recalls include fire risk and potential contamination with glass fragments.
It comes on the same day mini milk ice lollies were taken off the shelves of UK supermarkets over allergy concerns.
Further details on the recalled items:
Newcastle Brown Ale 550ml by Heineken
Sainsbury’s has been informed that Heineken is recalling specific batches of Newcastle Brown Ale due to the possible presence of glass fragments. Customers are strongly advised not to consume products with the following batch numbers:
- L4321
- L4322
- L4323
- L4324
- L4325
- L4326
The affected products also bear best-before dates of 30 November 2025. If you have purchased any of these batches, you can return the unopened products to your local store for a full refund.
According to Sainsbury’s website: “No other Heineken products have been affected by this issue. Heineken would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.” For additional information, you can contact Heineken’s customer service team at consumercare@heineken. co.uk.
Nutribullet Go blender
Nutribullet has issued an urgent warning to Sainsbury’s about certain models of its ‘Nutribullet Go’ NGB-100 rechargeable blender, as MyLondon has reported. This is due to a fault in the battery which poses a serious fire risk when the unit is charged.
Sainsbury’s has alerted shoppers via its website, stating: “A small number of units have been identified as having a battery defect that could overheat during charging, creating a potential fire risk. Please stop using the item immediately, and check if you have an affected product by locating the serial number on the base of the blender.”
For the full list of impacted serial numbers, customers are directed to Sainsbury’s website but for additional confirmation and to secure a replacement at no cost, Nutribullet is directing consumers to visit their official website. Here they can confirm their product’s status and arrange for a new one.
Reinforcing its commitment to consumer welfare, Sainsbury’s website includes a statement: “We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may cause. No other serial numbers are affected by this recall.”
Appletiser drinks
Regarding Appletiser drinks, two specific lots have been withdrawn from sale because they potentially contain excessive levels of chlorate. The involved packs are six 250ml bottles marked with batch codes 328 GE and 338 GE, however, the use-by dates of these particular batches are not provided in the text.
Customers can return these items to Sainsbury’s for a full refund. The supermarket’s website further advises: “For any further information please contact 0800 227711. No other products have been affected by this issue. Appletiser would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused.”
Tower Air Fryer
Three models of the Tower-branded air fryers, manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023, are being recalled due to a potential manufacturing defect that could cause overheating and pose a fire hazard.
The specific products affected bear the SKU numbers 141407023 and 139987372. Customers can locate their product numbers and additional details at the bottom of their air fryers.
A statement on Sainsbury’s website instructs: “Once you have identified that your product is impacted. Please visit www.tower-safety.co.uk Link Opens in New Tab to see if the batch number means it is included in the recall.
“If it is, follow the instruction on how to return your affected product. We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may cause. No other batches are affected by this recall.”
Bosch Styline Toaster
Lastly, Sainsbury’s has issued a warning that three Bosch toasters are being recalled due to safety concerns. This specifically pertains to certain Styline models produced from October 2021 to April 2023.
Quality checks have flagged a technical glitch that could cause the electronics to overheat, posing a fire hazard. The products in question include:.
- Bosch Styline Toaster Black – SKU: 120143161 – Product code: TAT8613GB.
- Bosch Styline Toaster White – SKU: 120141406 – Product code: TAT8611GB.
- Bosch Styline Toaster Black – SKU: 136092531 – Product code: TAT8613GB.
The supermarket’s website issued a statement saying: “To minimise safety risks, please disconnect any affected toaster from the mains supply immediately and do not use it. You can check if your appliance is affected by checking the nameplate on the bottom of the toaster.
“Please note the E-Nr number and four digit batch number FD and visit
