The hot weather has seen a surge in Brits purchasing fans – but this one could pose a safety risk
Brits who have snapped up a particular fan during the hot weather are being urged to stop using it immediately as it could pose a health and safety risk. The 9-inch B&Q table fan is being recalled due to a ‘potential safety issue’.
B&Q states that the fan, which was on sale from March 2026 to July 2026, has ‘an electrical component may overheat leading to a fire or electric shock risk’. It continues: “If you have purchased one of these models during the time period above, please stop using it immediately and return to your nearest B&Q store.”
Anyone with any questions is being asked to visit their local store or contact the DIY giant’s customer services team. The recall alert was issued on Tuesday, August 4.
The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards reiterated the warning on social media. Ranking the risk level as ‘medium’, it said: “The product presents a risk of electric shock and fire as there is a fault within the oscillation mechanism that can damage internal wiring.
“Corrective action: The product has been recalled from end users by B&Q.”
On a social media post, it urged people to ‘stop using it immediately’ and to ‘return it to your nearest B&Q’ before sharing ‘this post with friends and family who may have this product’.
The product was manufactured by Kingfisher International Products Limited in China and is described as ’23cm (9”) white table fan sold by B&Q between March 2026 and July 2026′.
Product recall details
Product: B&Q Table Fan
Model: FT23A
Barcode: 5063022605689
Batch numbers: 25W50, 26W05, 26W11
Manufacturer: Kingfisher International Products Limited
Country of Origin: China
Product Description: 23cm (9”) white table fan sold by B&Q between March 2026 and July 2026
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