B&Q has issued an urgent recall of its White 9 Inch Table Fan (30W) sold from March to July 2026 due to a defect that could cause overheating, fire, or electric shock.

The recall comes amid a heatwave in England and Wales, heightening safety concerns for household fans.

The fault is linked to the oscillation mechanism, which may damage internal wiring, and the product does not meet the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, according to OPSS.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards confirms the safety risk and that the model is recalled nationwide.

The recall highlights ongoing summer demand for fans and underscores the need to check household appliances for safety faults.

B&Q is the retailer involved, and the recall is timely as temperatures remain high.

Consumers are urged to stop using the fan immediately due to risks of electric shock and fire.

Consumers should return the faulty fan to a B&Q store for a full refund.

Returns are straightforward: take the product back to any B&Q store for a refund.

Only the White 9 Inch Table Fan from the March–July 2026 period is affected; no other B&Q products are involved.

While the exact model name isn’t provided in the excerpt, the safety warning and recall are central points.

Context notes mention a broader heatwave and drought conditions in the region, with Oxfordshire experiencing extreme heat as part of ongoing weather coverage.