Halfords has recalled a Mains and 12V leisure inflator after the mains plug was identified as having a potential issue with overheating, according to a product recall notice published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) on 9 May 2022. The recall date given in the notice is 12 April 20221.
The notice describes the product as a round leisure inflator with a black plug, supplied in orange cardboard packaging printed with "Halfords" and an image of the product. It is listed under the category "Electrical appliances and equipment, Leisure inflator", with item code 290251 and PSD case numbers 2204-0204 / 2205-00381.
The hazard is set out in the notice as follows:
"Halfords have recalled a Mains and 12V leisure inflator, where the mains plug has been identified as having a potential issue with overheating. This issue could be potentially dangerous and could pose a fire risk to consumers."
The corrective action recorded in the notice is "Recall of the product from end users"1. The notice does not state how many units are affected, whether any fires or injuries have been reported, or which retail channels supplied the product; these details have not been reported in the notice. The risk level field in the notice is marked "Not provided"1.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Product | Halfords Mains and 12V Leisure Inflator |
| Item code | 290251 |
| Description | Round leisure inflator, black plug, orange cardboard packaging with "Halfords" and product image |
| Hazard | Mains plug may overheat; potential fire risk |
| Corrective action | Recall of the product from end users |
| Recall/alert date | 12 April 2022 |
| Notice published | 9 May 2022 |
| PSD case numbers | 2204-0204 / 2205-0038 |
| Notified by | Office for Product Safety and Standards |
Why it matters for households
The recall covers a mains-powered inflator, a type of product households may keep for inflating air beds, paddling pools or tyres. The concern identified by the OPSS is overheating of the mains plug, which the notice says could pose a fire risk1. The notice directs owners to Halfords' product recalls page for more information on the recall1. The notice does not give a deadline for returning the product, nor state what remedy owners are offered; those details have not been reported in the notice. Households wanting to check whether an electrical product has been recalled can use the guide on how to check if an electrical product has been recalled, and further recall coverage sits within the home emergencies hub.
What happens next
The recall notice states that the corrective action is recall of the product from end users, and refers owners to Halfords' product support and recalls page for further information1. No end date for the recall, and no further steps beyond that referral, are given in the notice.
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