Customers told to turn off TVs immediately as 6,200 recalled due to fire safety risk

More than 6,000 televisions have been recalled across Ireland due to a significant fire safety risk, according to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC).

The recall affects 6,206 units of Toshiba, Technika, and Walker televisions sold between October 2025 and April 2026. The CCPC has issued urgent notices advising customers to stop using these televisions immediately.

The safety concern is linked to the fuse within the supplied UK power plugs. The CCPC stated that the fuse may not operate correctly during an electrical fault, failing to disconnect the power supply. This malfunction could allow electricity to continue flowing into the TV, increasing the risk of overheating and potentially causing a fire.

Customers are instructed to switch off and unplug the affected televisions from the mains. To resolve the issue, consumers can contact the electrical goods firm Glen Dimplex at (01) 842 8222 or via email at serviceireland@glendimplex.com to arrange for a free replacement fuse or power cable. The product safety issue specifically relates to the mains plug fuse and not the television units themselves.

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The product presents a fire risk because the fuse inside the supplied UK power plug may not operate correctly. If an electrical fault occurs, the fuse may fail to disconnect the power supply, allowing electricity to continue flowing into the TV, which could lead to overheating or fire.