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Next Hippo Tea Light Lantern — fire risk

UK OPSSHigh riskFireMay 23, 2023
Photo from the official notice: Next Hippo Tea Light Lantern — fire risk

Photos from the official notice: UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (GOV.UK) · image rights

Hazard

The product presents a risk of fire as the screw which holds the metal wire and glass tealight recess can come loose and drop. If this occurs when a lit candle is in the holder, the lit candle could set fire to the surrounding area. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

The product has been recalled from end users by Next. For further information, access the Next website at: https://www.next.co.uk/help/sections/4407646906129 .

Product recall

Measures taken

  • Recall of product from end users

Product description

Brass-coloured Hippo with a glass holder for a tea light.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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