Shoppers at Sainsbury's, Amazon, John Lewis, Asda, Tesco, Marks and Spencer and other major UK retailers have been warned to stop using some products “immediately” due to potential safety concerns.
A number of recall alerts have been issued on products sold at some of the UK’s biggest high street retailers, with the Office for Product and Safety Standards (OPSS) urging customers to return them.
If you have purchased any of the products listed below, you are being advised to stop using them immediately and follow the instructions included in the recall alerts.
These are the product recalls you should be aware of.
Sainsbury's Recall
Sainsbury's is urging shoppers to stop using Habitat candle holders they were selling due to a potential fire risk.
The retailer issued an urgent product recall about the Habitat Mango Wood Taper Holder, which comes in two sizes, small and large.
Sainsbury's said the product could pose a 'fire risk' to customers due to the potential of the holder catching fire.
In light of this, Sainsbury's are urging anyone who bought the candle holder to return it to their local Sainsbury's for a full refund.
The recall affects the taper holders with the codes 145581096 and 145581491. No other products are affected.
A Sainsbury's spokesperson said: "Sainsbury's are recalling the above products due to the potential for the holders to catch fire.
"If you have purchased one of the above products, please return it to your local Sainsbury's store for a full refund.
"We take the quality and safety of our products extremely seriously and would like to apologise to customers affected for any inconvenience this may have caused.
"For further details or if you have any questions, then please visit our website Sainsburys.co.uk/help or you can contact our careline on 0800 028 8303."
Marks and Spencer Recall
M&S shoppers have been urged to stop using a product sold by the retail giant "immediately" as it may pose a fire risk.
Shoppers have been told to stop using some neon candles sold by M&S after the Office for Product Safety and Standards found they did not meet safety regulations.
It was discovered the £10 candles may "flare up while burning", meaning if left unattended they "could ignite nearby objects and potentially cause a fire to spread".
In light of this, M&S is urging anyone who bought the candles, on sale since July 29, 2023, to "stop using them immediately" and have removed them from sale online and in-store.
Shoppers who bought the 120g candles are urged to return them to their local M&S store for a full refund.
The recall affects numerous Christmas candles including the Neon Tree Candle, Neon Ho Ho Ho Candle, Neon Birthday Candle, Neon Celebrate Candle and Neon Radiating Heart Candle.
A M&S spokesperson said: "The Neon Candle product could flare up.
"We recommend owners stop using the product immediately.
"The product is no longer available for sale online or in store. We're recalling it.
"Customers who have purchased this product can return it to any M&S store (excl. Outlets or Franchise stores) for a full refund.
"The product was sold on M&S.com, M&S.ie, and in Fashion, Home & Beauty stores in the UK and ROI.
"We're very sorry for any inconvenience caused. Any customers who have further questions regarding the product should contact Customer Services via the website or on 0333 014 8555."
Amazon Recall
The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued an urgent warning on Thursday, December 4, for the JOYINLED Mini LED Spotlight.
It told the public that live parts of this product can be accessed without the use of tools, meaning that there is a "high risk of electric shock" if touched.
The public was also warned that the plug could overheat or explode under faulty conditions because the product is not fitted with a correctly rated fuse.
The alert claims the item does not meet the Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations 2016 or the Plugs and Sockets Safety Regulations 1994. As a result, the light has been rejected and destroyed at the border and Amazon has stopped selling the product.
Customers who have bought the product are urged to stop using it immediately.
An Amazon spokesperson said: "We require all products offered in our store to comply with applicable laws, regulations, and Amazon policies.
"We develop innovative tools to prevent unsafe products from being listed.
"We continuously monitor our store, and if we discover a product was undetected by our automated checks, we address the issue immediately and refine our controls.
"We take action to maintain a safe selection for our customers, including removing noncompliant products, and outreach to sellers, manufacturers, and government agencies for additional information, when appropriate.
"This product in question has been removed."
Shenzhen Joyinled Technology Co., Ltd has been approached for a comment.
John Lewis Recall
John Lewis has been forced to stop selling its popular reclining sofas, due to fears they could catch fire while customers sit on them.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued an urgent warning on John Lewis & Partners two-seater and three-seater slider sofas as they do not meet safety standards.
The report claims there is a 'faulty button on the recliner mechanism' that could cause the product to overheat and malfunction.
It states that this means there is a 'risk' the chair could catch on fire.
John Lewis said they contacted around 30 customers last month who were affected and replaced the impacted buttons.
After withdrawing the product from the market, they claimed the issues have now been resolved and the products on sale are now safe to use.
A John Lewis spokesperson said: "We want all customers to get the quality and service they expect from John Lewis.
"While we've received no customer complaints about this sofa or reports of this issue causing a fire, we issued this notice as a precaution after finding that one of the control buttons could be prone to overheating.
"Our tests also found that all safety measures worked as designed; the transformer immediately cut the power to the faulty button, preventing any further issue.
"We immediately contacted customers and have already had all the buttons replaced by a technician as a precaution."
In the alert, the OPPS claims the product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment Safety Regulations 2016.
Anyone who bought the seats between August 5 and October 30 this year was advised to unplug the product and immediately stop using the recline and charging functions.
The affected batches listed in the government report are the 2511-0089 two-seater and three-seater chenille sliding sofas in natural and navy with product codes 87023201, 87023202, 87021703, 87021702, 87021701 and 87021704.
Buyers are urged to contact the John Lewis & Partners Aftersales Team to arrange a visit and repair on 03456 049 049.
River Island recall
River Island is urgently recalling a handbag which presents a "serious chemical risk" as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards says: "Exposure to lead may cause a wide range of adverse effects, including damage to the kidneys, the circulatory system, and the developing brain. The unborn child and young children are at greater risk to lead exposure."
The product recall is for a Pink Floral Heat Seal Droplet Bucket Handbag (2511-0235) and it was on sale for almost five months, from June 18 2025 to November 3 2025.
A statement on the River Island website says: "We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and will, of course, offer you a full refund."
They add: "As part of our ongoing commitment to product quality and customer safety, we have decided to recall this item after our due diligence testing identified higher than permitted levels of lead in the handle.
"While these areas are limited in size, they are considered accessible during use and therefore do not meet our strict safety standards."
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It is being recalled as "the product presents a serious chemical risk as the soldering on the metal chain contains an excess concentration of lead".
The product does not meet the requirements of the REACH Regulations 2008.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards says: "We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to River Island for a full refund. For both instore and online purchases, consumers are advised to return the product to: River Island Customer Service Parcels Freepost, MK17 8EW."
Asda Recall
An Asda product has been recalled from all stores across the UK, and all shoppers who have purchased it have been urged to “stop using it immediately”.
The supermarket giant has pulled the product from its stores and is asking anyone who owns it to return it to a store for a full refund.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards warned that the Hapello Sensory Roller sold by Asda presents a “high risk of choking”.
The batch codes for the affected toys are #34, #35, #36, #37 and #39, and they have a barcode number of 5063089161708.
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The products were sold in Asda supermarkets across the UK from August 2023 until they were pulled from shelves in September 2025.
A warning from The Office for Product Safety and Standards says: “The product presents a high risk of choking due to the potential release of a small piece of plastic lodged in the toy during the manufacturing process.
“If a young child accessed this small piece of plastic, they may put it in their mouth and choke.
"The affected batch of the product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
"The product has been recalled from end users by Asda."
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An Asda spokesman added: “We are extending the product recall in light of new evidence, additional batcheds of Hapello Sensory Roller may pose a risk of choking due to the potential release of a small piece of plastic plastic lodged in the toy in the manufacturing process.
If you have purchased the Hapello Sensory Roller – barcode 5063089161708 – batch code ‘#34, #35, #36, #37 or #39’ – please stop using it immediately and bring it back to your nearest store where you will be given a full refund. You do not need your receipt.
We are very sorry for any inconvenience caused. If you would like any further information, please contact: Asda Customer Relations – 0800 952 0101.”
Tesco recall
Tesco has recalled Pepper Pig Magazine after a free toy was deemed a 'choking hazard' to kids under three years old.
The supermarket has told customers to return issue 419 of the publication, batch number 2501462, as it includes a plastic key that 'comes apart' due to a manufacturing fault.
Publishers Story House Egmont said 'its small parts pose a choking hazard, especially for children under three' and so advise parents to bin it.
The magazine, named after the popular children's cartoon character, was on sale on September 17 but Tesco issued the recall on October 3rd.
The supermarket has requested customers return the item to one of their stores for a full refund, with no receipt required.
A Tesco spokesman said: "If you've bought an affected product, please return it to a Tesco store where a full refund will be issued.
"No receipt is required. Use our store locator to find your nearest Tesco."
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A Story House Egmont spokesman said: "We have made the decision to voluntarily recall the above gift, which featured on Peppa Pig Magazine, issue 419.
"We were recently made aware that the key comes apart, creating a small part that can be a choking hazard to young children, particularly those under three years old.
"Safety is of paramount importance to us so we advise anyone who has this gift to dispose of it."
Story House Egmont says no other items have been impacted by this recall.
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