A Faulty Gadget Alert: Asda Recalls Cordless Vacuum Due to Fire Risk
A Faulty Gadget Alert: Asda Recalls Cordless Vacuum Due to Fire Risk
Asda has issued a recall notice for the Goblin cordless vacuum cleaner due to a fire risk posed by a faulty battery.
Asda has issued a recall notice for the Goblin cordless vacuum cleaner due to a fire risk posed by a faulty battery.
The affected model is the GHV102W-20, with site codes 5A.08.20.115; 15A.10.21.181 or 15A.09.22.168.
The affected model is the GHV102W-20, with site codes 5A.08.20.115; 15A.10.21.181 or 15A.09.22.168.
Shoppers are advised to stop using the unit immediately and return it to their nearest Asda store for a full refund or exchange.
Shoppers are advised to stop using the unit immediately and return it to their nearest Asda store for a full refund or exchange.
The government has stated that the product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
The government has stated that the product does not meet the requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
The battery overheating in some units of the Goblin handheld vacuum poses a significant fire safety risk if left on charge and unattended.
The battery overheating in some units of the Goblin handheld vacuum poses a significant fire safety risk if left on charge and unattended.
To determine if your vacuum cleaner is affected, check the site codes on the body of the vacuum cleaner.
To determine if your vacuum cleaner is affected, check the site codes on the body of the vacuum cleaner.
Asda customers can contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101 for further information.
Asda customers can contact Asda Customer Relations on 0800 952 0101 for further information.
Only products with the specified site codes can be returned, and customers are advised to contact the store directly.
Only products with the specified site codes can be returned, and customers are advised to contact the store directly.
The recall is a serious reminder of the importance of ensuring that all electrical products meet the required safety standards.
The recall is a serious reminder of the importance of ensuring that all electrical products meet the required safety standards.
Customers are urged to take immediate action to protect themselves and their families from potential fire hazards.
Customers are urged to take immediate action to protect themselves and their families from potential fire hazards.