Home Bargains shoppers are being warned not to use eight products due to a variety of safety reasons as the store issues a large recall. The product warnings, available on its site, explain why there is such concern around the items.

If a customer finds they have bought a recalled product they can usually return it to the retailer and get a refund. However, there may be extra steps involved depending on the type of product and whether it has been used.

My First Drop and Roll Tower

Manufacturer TJ Morris Ltd is recalling this infant toy through the Home Bargains and Quality Saves stores due to “potential risk of choking” as the rattling balls within the toy are smaller than health standards require. Parents are encouraged not to use the toy and instead return it to the retailer they bought it from for a full refund.

PIFCO Convector Heater with Turbo and Timer

Another TJ Morris Ltd recall through Home Bargains and Quality Save stores due to a risk of overheating and fire. This is because some heaters have an incorrect fuse size making the product more dangerous.

This has reportedly affected the batch codes 596131/596133/596140/596141/596147/596148, these will be found on the side of the heater near the control panel, which would have been bought between November 1st and December 12th last year. Buyers are urged not to use the heaters and can return it to their local Home Bargains or Quality Save store for a refund and information.

Optivive Allergy Eye Mist – Soothing 10ml

Em Pharma is recalling its Optivive Allergy Eye Mist with the expiry dates 02/2026 and 04/2026. This recall is due to a potential contamination but it’s a precautionary measure. People can contact EM Pharma customer careline at quality_email@empharma.co.uk to obtain a full refund or return the product to their local Home Bargains.

People are still requested to stop using the product immediately and those who feel unwell or have symptoms of an eye infection including reduced vision or a red, painful should contact healthcare professionals. The customers should mention they have been using they recalled product if professional help is needed.

Saugatuck Brewing Co.

All of the Neapolitan Milk Stout 355ml and Blueberry & Maple Stout 355ml by Saugatuck Brewing Co is being recalled due to an undeclared allergen which could pose a possible health risk for people with an allergy or intolerance to milk or oats. People who have these allergies or intolerances are urged not to drink the stouts and can contact Heathwick Limited customer careline at info@heathwick.com to obtain a full refund or return it to their local Home Bargains.

RevelsR 205g Slimpouch

Batch Codes 344G2SLO00//345B1SLO00 with the expiration dates: 27.10.2024 03.11.2024 sold through Home Bargains are being recalled by Mars Wrigley UK due to the potential presence of very small rubber pieces. Customers are warned not to eat these Revels and contact Mars Wrigley UK customer careline at Freephone Telephone: 0800 952 0084 or Email: www.mars.co.uk/contactus to obtain a full refund or return it to their local Home Bargains.

Chocomel 300ml bottles

Interstoq Ltd is recalling the bottles of Chocomel sold through Home Bargains because milk is not declared as an ingredient and allergen in the English text on some batches. The product could pose a possible health risk for those with a milk allergy or intolerance.

Only the Best Before Codes: 07/11/2023 29/11/2023 are affected and customers who have bought these items and have an allergy or intolerance are urged not to drink it. To get a full refund, customers can contact Interstoq Ltd customer careline at product.support@interstoq.com or simply return the item to their local Home Bargains..

Sci-mx Ultra Muscle Strawberry Flavour 1.5kg

SCI-MX Nutrition are recalling their protein powder with the batch codes: W110429// W110430// W110431 and best before 03/2025 with an urgent warning: DO NOT CONSUME IT. This is because excessive caffeine levels in the powder pose a risk to food safety. People who have purchased this item can contact SCI-MX Nutrition consumer careline at customerservices@sci-mx.co.uk to obtain a full refund.

Dri-Pak Table Salt 750g

The 750g drums of table salt by Dri-Pak with the batch codes: 3205//3206 are being recalled due to potential contamination with small pieces of plastic. The manufacturer has apologised “for any inconvenience caused” but shoppers are urged not to eat the salt as this could pose a risk. People who bought one of the affected batches should contact generalenquiries@dripak.co.uk to obtain a full refund or return it to your local Home Bargains store.

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