Six Tower air fryer model ranges are included in a UK product recall because affected units may overheat and ignite during use.

Anyone who owns one of the listed models should stop using it, unplug it and verify the model, batch and PO details through the official recall checker.

The recall does not cover every Tower air fryer. It concerns affected batches manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023, while a model-number match is only the first stage of verification.

The regulator first published the recall on 8 April 2025, added models on 24 July 2025 and updated the record again on 9 March 2026.

Key Recall Highlights:

• Six model ranges appear in the current recall notice.
• The identified hazard is overheating and possible ignition.
• Owners should stop using and unplug potentially affected units.
• Model, batch and PO information may be required.
• Confirmed owners can currently choose a £60 e-voucher or replacement.

These points provide an initial summary, but owners should complete the individual batch check before assuming that their appliance is confirmed as affected.

Which Tower Air Fryer Models Are Included In The Recall?

The current recall covers six black Tower air fryer models. The official UK product recall identifies the following products, including retailer-specific information for three models.

Affected Model Information:

Model Number	Product Description	Additional Identifier
T17023	Tower Vortx 2.2L manual air fryer	Check the affected batch
T17061BLK	Tower Vortx 4L manual air fryer	Check the affected batch
T17067	Tower Vortx 4L digital air fryer	Sainsbury’s SKU 143897281
T17087	Tower Vortx 2L compact manual air fryer	Check the affected batch
T17129	Tower Vortx 8L dual-basket air fryer	Sold through Argos
T17129L	Tower Vortx 8L dual-basket air fryer	Sold through Lidl

The live verification system also displays all six model numbers. It describes T17129 and T17129L as 8-litre dual-basket models, while the formal recall record identifies their associated retailers.

A listed model is not automatically a confirmed affected unit. The checker asks for the place of purchase, batch number and PO information before identifying an appliance as potentially affected.

Why Have Some Tower Air Fryers Been Recalled?

The appliances were recalled because a manufacturing defect may cause affected products to overheat and ignite during use. The regulator classifies the risk type as fire and states that the products do not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.

Its corrective-action statement says: “Owners of affected products should stop using the product immediately and unplug it.” This instruction applies even when an appliance appears undamaged or has previously operated without an obvious problem.

The formal notice records the country of origin as China, states that the products are not counterfeit and gives no formal risk level.

It lists the product type as electrical appliances and equipment, records the online marketplace field as not applicable, and identifies Local Authority Trading Standards as the notifying body. The associated PSD notification numbers are 2503-0094 and 2603-0060.

Tower’s earlier statement said: “The fault has been deemed low risk by Trading Standards.” However, that description does not override the recall instruction to stop using a confirmed affected appliance.

How Can Owners Check Whether Their Tower Air Fryer Is Affected?

Owners should first switch the appliance off, unplug it and allow it to cool. They can then carefully inspect the rating label and enter the requested information into the current appliance recall checker.

The checking process asks the user to select a model, identify the place of purchase and enter the batch number and PO details. If the system identifies the unit as potentially affected, it requests the owner’s name, email address, postal address and telephone details.

Where Is The Model Number?

The model number is shown on the rating label at the bottom of the air fryer. Owners may need to turn the cooled and unplugged appliance over carefully, taking care not to damage the basket, cable or work surface.

The model number should be read directly from the label rather than inferred from the appliance’s colour, capacity or appearance. Several air fryers can look similar while carrying different identifiers.

Model, Batch And PO Numbers

The model number identifies the appliance design, while the batch and PO details help identify its production group. Tower’s verification journey uses this additional information to determine whether the individual unit belongs to an affected batch.

The checker also asks for a clear photograph of the rating label. It currently accepts PNG or JPEG images, so every number should be visible, in focus and unobstructed.

What Should Someone Do After Confirming An Affected Appliance?

A confirmed affected appliance should remain unplugged and out of use while the recall process is completed. It should not be repaired, sold, reused, donated or given to another household.

Required Safety Actions:

• Stop using the air fryer immediately.
• Keep it unplugged from the mains.
• Complete the online registration process.
• Retain confirmation emails and reference details.
• Follow the displayed disposal instructions.
• Do not attempt a home repair.
• Do not pass the appliance to a third party.

Tower’s declaration asks confirmed owners to state that they have unplugged the recalled product, safely cut the cord and disposed of it according to local waste rules. It also asks them to confirm that the product will not be repaired, resold, reused or supplied to another person.

However, the cord-cutting declaration appears after model selection, batch verification and label-image submission.

Owners should therefore complete the official checking sequence and follow the instructions displayed for their confirmed unit rather than cutting the cable solely because the model appears on the wider recall list.

What Refund, Voucher Or Replacement Is Tower Offering?

The regulator’s notice says owners can register an affected product for a refund or replacement. The current manufacturer journey is more specific: it displays a £60 e-voucher or a replacement air fryer.

The £60 E-Voucher

The displayed voucher is an e-voucher worth £60 and redeemable through Tower’s online store. The checker states that it will be delivered by email within 72 hours.

It should not be described as a £60 cash refund. Owners should read any conditions presented during the claim, including product eligibility, delivery costs or expiry information.

What Does The Replacement Include?

The alternative is a replacement air fryer delivered to the registered address. Tower says the replacement will have an equal or better specification and gives a delivery period of within 60 days.

An equal or better specification does not necessarily mean an identical colour, exterior design or model number. The image used within the claim process is also described as being for illustration only.

Consumer Rights And Records

The online checker does not visibly list a purchase receipt among the initial items required. It does ask for access to the appliance, its rating label, a camera or phone, an email address, telephone details and a postal address.

Owners should nevertheless retain any receipt, order email, retailer account record, claim number and photograph available. These records may help resolve a rejected image, an identification problem or a delayed remedy.

Why Do Some Tower Recall Pages Show Four Models Instead Of Six?

Tower’s earlier four-model recall page names T17023, T17061BLK, T17067 and T17087. It says the issue was found in specific batches manufactured from January 2022 to April 2023.

The active checker and current regulator notice also include T17129 and T17129L, bringing the total to six. The regulator’s update history explains that additional models were added on 24 July 2025. On 9 March 2026, the Sainsbury’s SKU and an additional PSD reference were added.

This chronology explains why an older page or copied article may show only four models. Consumers should prioritise the current regulator record and live checker when lists differ.

The official recall was first published on 8 April 2025, so renewed reporting in March or July 2026 should not describe it as a newly launched recall.

A product safety solicitor drew attention to the update on 10 March 2026 and said unsafe electrical equipment can have “devastating consequences if it fails”.

That was professional commentary on the possible seriousness of electrical-product failures, not a finding that every recalled unit had caused injury or fire.

Where Were The Recalled Tower Air Fryers Sold In The UK?

The official notice says affected products were sold through Argos, B&M Bargains, DID, Poundland, Robert Dyas, Sainsbury’s, Tesco and Tower’s own retail website. A purchase from one of these sellers does not by itself confirm that an appliance is recalled; the model and batch details remain decisive.

Buying Without A Receipt

Someone who no longer has a receipt can still inspect the rating label and begin the online verification process. The checker currently focuses first on the model, retailer, batch, PO information and label photograph rather than presenting a receipt-upload field.

A bank statement, order confirmation or retailer account history should still be retained where available.

What If The Air Fryer Was Second-Hand?

A second-hand owner should complete the same model and batch check. If the appliance is confirmed as recalled, it should not be returned to use, resold or passed to another person.

Where the original retailer or purchase date is unknown, the owner should provide the most accurate information available and contact the recall administrator if the form cannot be completed.

What Should Owners Do If Their Model Is Not Listed But Seems Unsafe?

An unlisted air fryer should not continue to be used when it shows signs of an electrical fault. Absence from this recall only means that it is not one of the six model ranges in this specific notice.

Warning Signs To Take Seriously:

• A burning or melting smell develops.
• Smoke comes from the appliance.
• The plug, socket or cable becomes unusually hot.
• Plastic becomes discoloured or distorted.
• The appliance repeatedly trips the electricity supply.
• Sparks, crackling or unusual noises occur.

The owner should switch off and unplug the appliance when it is safe to do so, then contact the manufacturer or retailer. If there is smoke, fire or immediate danger, people should move to safety and contact the emergency services rather than attempting to investigate the appliance.

These symptoms do not prove that the unit has the same manufacturing defect, but they are sufficient reasons to stop using it.

How Can Consumers Avoid Misinformation About The Tower Air Fryer Recall?

Recall information can become inaccurate when older four-model lists are copied into newer articles or social media posts. Consumers should compare identifiers and dates against current primary information.

Claims That Need Careful Checking:

• Every Tower air fryer is recalled is incorrect.
• Every unit with a listed model is affected” ignores batch verification.
• The recall began in 2026 overlooks the April 2025 publication date.
• Low risk means it is safe to use, which conflicts with the stop-use instruction.
• Tower is paying £60 cash” misrepresents the current e-voucher.
• Cut the cable before checking” skips the verification sequence.

Consumers should also avoid identifying an appliance from a photograph alone. The complete model number, batch or PO information, retailer details, and rating-label image provide a more reliable basis for verification.

Conclusion

The Tower air fryer recall covers six listed model ranges and affected batches manufactured between January 2022 and April 2023. The safety concern is that affected units can overheat and ignite during use, creating a fire risk.

Owners should stop using and unplug a potentially affected appliance, check its rating label and complete the official batch-verification process. A model-number match does not automatically confirm that every unit is recalled.

For appliances confirmed as affected, the current process displays either a £60 e-voucher delivered by email within 72 hours or an equal-or-better replacement air fryer delivered within 60 days.

Owners should retain claim records and follow the disposal declaration carefully rather than relying on an older article, an incomplete four-model list or an unverified social media post.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can A Tower Air Fryer Be Checked Without A Receipt?

The current checker initially requests appliance identifiers, purchase location and a rating-label photograph rather than showing a receipt-upload field. Owners should still retain any receipt or order record available.

What Does A Tower Rating Label Look Like?

The label normally displays the model number, electrical information and manufacturing identifiers. It is located on the bottom of the appliance and should be photographed clearly.

Can A Recalled Air Fryer Be Sold Second-Hand?

A confirmed recalled appliance should not be sold, donated or supplied to another person. Tower’s declaration expressly requires owners to stop using, repairing, reselling or reusing it.

Should The Power Cord Be Cut Before Registration?

Owners should first complete the model and batch-verification stages and follow the instructions shown for their confirmed unit. The cord-cutting declaration appears later in the online claim sequence.

How Long Could A Recall Claim Take?

The current checker states that an e-voucher is delivered within 72 hours and a replacement within 60 days. Verification or individual processing issues could affect the overall claim journey.

What Happens If The Label Photograph Is Rejected?

The owner should retake it in good lighting and ensure the entire model, batch and PO information is readable. The file should be submitted as a PNG or JPEG image.

Can Landlords Or Holiday-Let Owners Use The Recall Process?

The person responsible for the appliance should remove a confirmed affected unit from use and complete the verification process. Records should also be kept showing that the appliance was replaced or safely disposed of.

Note: This article distinguishes the original 8 April 2025 recall from its later updates. It uses the six-model list in the current regulatory notice, while recognising that only affected batches are included and that official model, remedy and registration details may be updated.