‘Stop use immediately’ warning for Irish households as popular home decor item recalled due to ‘overheating’ risk

A POPULAR home decor item sold online to Irish customers is being recalled due to an overheating risk.

The LED String Lighting product was available to purchase on the Shein website.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) has issued an alert to homeowners.

The lights are not protected against moisture, which could cause water to enter and overheat or or cause an electric shock.

The CCPC said: “The risk reported to the CCPC is fire.

“The product is not protected against moisture, allowing water to enter and potentially cause an electric shock or overheating, which may lead to a fire.”

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There are approximately 17 affected products in the Republic of Ireland.

The model number is SL-300L.

The product ID is sh2501051573412992.

And the CCPC is now urging those who bought the product to stop using immediately.

The CCPC added: “f you purchased one of these products, please stop use immediately and discard the product.

“If you wish to contact SHEIN for a refund or have any concerns or questions about this product this can be done by contacting SHEIN customer services by email at [email protected].”

FURTHER RECALLS

Meanwhile, high street retailer Next has issued an urgent recall of two popular festive kitchenware items.

This is after safety officials warned they could pose an injury risk to shoppers.

The products, both part of the chain’s gingerbread-themed Christmas range and made in India, have been found to fall foul of UK safety rules designed to protect consumers.

Shoppers who snapped up these gingerbread-themed pieces over the holidays are advised to check their cupboards right away.

One of the affected items is the X25 Gingerbread Nibble Bowl – a brown bowl with a festive gingerbread design.

And it risks cracking and chipping in its enamel layer during use.

The other is the X25 Gingerbread Serveboard, a fun serving platter shaped like a gingerbread man, complete with a green and white scarf, carrying the identical hazard.

In both instances, tiny fragments could break off and be swallowed, potentially causing injuries, as the items breach the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Next is urging customers to stop using them immediately and return both to any store for a full refund.