B&Q recalls products 'that may cause injury' and warns to 'stop use immediately'

11 February 2023 , 18:52

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B&Q has recalled two products due to a safety risk (Image: Bloomberg via Getty Images)

B&Q is recalling two popular bathroom products due to a safety risk after issuing a 'do not use' warning.

The DIY retailer's Artemis and Alcudina Mirrored Bathroom Cabinets' are faulty and it says could cause major injury.

There is a concern the mirror doors may detach from the cabinet and fall off.

This could cause injuries such as lacerations, cuts and amputation, a notice from Ireland's Competition and Consumer Protection Commission warned.

The Artemis white double door mirror cabinet's barcode is 5052931138418.

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The second model, the Alcudina white double door mirror cabinet's barcode is 5052931707317.

The Artemis model was on sale from October 2012 to January 2017 and the Alcudina model was on sale between August 2016 and December 2022.

The DIY retailer's Artemis and Alcudina Mirrored Bathroom Cabinets have been recalled

There are approximately 1,469 affected products in total in the Republic of Ireland, reports CorkBeo.

Of these, 343 of the affected units are the Artemis cabinet and 1,126 affected units are the Alcudina cabinet.

The CCPC notice said that affected consumers can request a full refund from B&Q.

B&Q have warned customers not to use the products (Bloomberg via Getty Images)

"If you purchased one of these products, please stop using it immediately," they said.

"Remove from the wall with care as per the B&Q product removal guide which can be found here and return to your local B&Q store for a full refund.

"If customers have any further queries please contact the B&Q helpline at 1800 946 327 (Monday to Friday 8.30am–8pm, Saturday 9am–5pm and Sunday 10am–4pm)."

Emma Nevin