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John Lewis, Asda, B&M, M&S and more safety recall warnings
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.
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.
M&S recall
Marks and Spencer has recalled its stripe 2.5 Tog Baby Sleepbag as it is “a potential strangulation hazard”.
A statement on the M&S website says: “We have identified a potential safety issue with the above baby sleepbag- Marks & Spencer Stripe 2.5 Tog Sleeping Bag T92/4648S.
“The neck measurement does not meet the requirement of British standard testing -BS EN16781 – Sleep bag Standard which could be a potential strangulation hazard.
“We recommend owners stop using this product immediately. The product is no longer available for sale online or in store. We are recalling all sizes.
“We request you return these to us immediately via Clothing & Home stores or Customer Services for a full refund.
“The product was sold on M&S.com , and in Clothing & Home stores. We are 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.”
This follows an M&S food recall of Milk Chocolate Honeycomb due to Allergy Risk.
Marks & Spencer is recalling Milk Chocolate Honeycomb, best before date: 12/05/2026 lot 5242, UPC: 0917568/ 29143603 due to the possible presence of undeclared peanuts in a small number of packs. No other Milk Chocolate honeycomb product is affected. Anyone who is concerned should call the M&S Careline Freephone number on 03330148555
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The Office for Product Safety and Standards says: “The product presents a risk of strangulation as the neck measurement does not fall within the parameters specified in the relevant standard, BS EN 16781.
“The product has been recalled from end users.”
Local Authority Trading Standards have been informed.
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.”
B&M Recall
B&M has apologised to customers after a “serious error” resulted in out-of-date baby formula being sold to parents.
The error sparked an “urgent investigation” by B&M, which is urging shoppers not to use the affected formula if they have already purchased it.
The discount chain issued an urgent product recall in October due to a ‘date-related’ issue with some expired Aptamil and Kenda products being sold.
When a customer complained that the baby formula milk she bought was almost a year out of date, B&M apologised for the error and said it “falls short of the high standards we set”.
The retailer said it was investigating how the product reached shelves in some stores and issued a recall.
The recall notice affects Aptamil First Infant Milk Powder (800g) product code 348054, Aptamil Follow-On Milk (4x200ml) product code 422087, Kendamil Infant Milk (800g) product code 422378, Aptamil Follow-On Milk (700g) product code 422056 and Kendamil First Milk (250ml) product code 422381.
A spokesman for B&M said: “We sincerely apologise for this serious error and have carried out an urgent investigation to understand how pricing errors and out-of-date product reached shelves in some of our stores.
“The impacted formula has been removed. Out-of-date products should be returned to our stores for a full refund or replacement.
“This incident fell short of the high standards that we set for product safety, compliance, and operational integrity in our stores.
“We are committed to learn from this and taking steps to help prevent anything like this from happening again.”
Advice from the Kendamil website urges customers to always check the expiration date on their formula as expired milk ‘might not be safe’ for babies.
The advice reads: “Before you open and use a new can of formula, glance at the expiration date.
“You don’t want to accidentally use expired formula – it can lose its nutrients and might not be safe for your little one.
“If you find a can that’s past its date, don’t risk it. Toss it out to keep your baby safe and healthy.”
Aptamil manufacturer Danone said ensuring quality and safety in their products was their ‘number one priority’.
The brand added that baby formula was strictly regulated and ‘these products should not have been sold’ in the first place.
A spokesperson for Danone UK & Ireland said: “Danone UK & Ireland was made aware that out-of-date Aptamil First Infant Milk Powders and Follow-On Milk ready-to-drink liquids were discounted by B&M.
“The quality and safety of our products is our number one priority to ensure parents can rely on them with confidence and these products should not have been sold.
“In the UK, formula milk is highly regulated and we comply with these regulations.
“We have a strict global policy for Baby Formula Marketing Standards, which all our employees, brands and retail customers must adhere to. This standard prohibits discounts on infant formula.
“Once made aware, we contacted B&M and the retailer removed out-of-date product and marketing materials immediately.”
Amazon Recall
Some electric blankets sold by Amazon are being urgently recalled as they present “a high risk of fire”.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a recall of the L’Agraty Electric Blanket sold by Amazon, as it “presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the requirements of the relevant standard”.
The import has been rejected at the border and the listing has been removed by the online marketplace Amazon.
A statement by the Office for Product Safety and Standards says: “The product presents a high risk of fire as the plug does not meet the dimensional requirements of BS 1363 and therefore cannot make a secure connection with the socket. This may result in the appliance sparking, overheating and catching fire.
“This product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016 and the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994.”
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) is leading a fresh campaign to raise awareness of unsafe products sold online, even sometimes by tried and tested online marketplaces.
Resources are provided for use by local authorities, community groups and the public, including a toolkit, video shorts and social media materials.
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.
