Dunelm issues urgent warning as it recalls popular winter gadget
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DUNELM shoppers have been urged to return a popular gadget used to dry clothes in winter as it poses a fire risk. Those who bought the heated airer with wings have been told to stop using it "immediately". The item was sold online and in stores between February 2022 and January 2025 and has the article code 30752153.
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Now it's feared the gadget which can be a more affordable way to dry clothes in cold weather than a tum be drier could overheat and start a fire. In an email to customers, Dunelm said: "We have identified a safety issue with the Heated Airer with Wings.
"The airer could overheat causing burning which could be a fire risk.". Anyone with the item can now take it back to their nearest store and get a refund or call 0333 2340870 for more information. The store added: "The safety of our customers is very important to us, and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.".
Users can identify the item with the article number which will be on the batch label, which can be found near the on/off switch. Heated clothes airers have become more popular in recent years after an increase in energy bills have driven people to find alternatives to tumble driers which can be pricey to run.
Rober Dyas is currently selling a similar portable heated clothes airer with wings for £39.99 which costs an average 6p an hour to run. It depends on the model but a a condenser tumble dryer can cost an average £1.51 a cycle in energy to run, according to Currys.
