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Hand tools Recalls (UK)
All 3 UK hand tools product safety recalls and alerts from the Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) β 2 flagged as serious risk.
What hand tools have been recalled in the UK?
As of 25 June 2026, the UK Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) lists 3 hand tools safety recalls and alerts (2025-04-15 to 2026-06-25), 2 flagged as serious risk. The most recent is "Turkish Household (UK) Limited Small Foldable Stools" by Turkish Household (UK) Limited (21 April 2026) for: The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it may fail during use. Always check the model or batch number against the official notice (OGL v3.0).
Hand tools recalls & alerts (2025-04-15 to 2026-06-25)
| Date | Brand | Product | Type | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 April 2026 | Turkish Household (UK) Limited | Turkish Household (UK) Limited Small Foldable Stools | Product recall | Serious |
| 9 April 2026 | HBTower | HBTower 2.6M Telescopic Ladder | Product safety report | Serious |
| 19 March 2026 | Amazon Basics | Amazon Basics Camping Folding Pocket Knife | Product recall | Not provided |
Every hand tools notice
Turkish Household (UK) Limited Β· Product recall Β·
The product presents a serious risk of injuries because it may fail during use.
HBTower Β· Product safety report Β·
The product presents a serious risk of injuries as it cannot not hold the claimed weight without collapsing.
Amazon Basics Β· Product recall Β·
The product presents a risk of laceration injuries, as the folding mechanism may fail to keep the blade securely locked in the closed position.
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Frequently asked questions
- How do I check if my hand tool has been recalled?
- Match the brand, model and batch or serial number on your product against the 3 notices listed on this page, then open the official OPSS notice to confirm. Recalls usually affect specific batches, so check the exact numbers β a product of the same name may not be affected. Source: OPSS, gov.uk (2025-04-15 to 2026-06-25).
- What should I do if my product is on this list?
- Stop using it (unplug it if electrical), open the linked official notice, confirm your model or batch is affected, and follow the remedy β usually a free repair, replacement or refund. Keep the product until the remedy is complete in case you need it to claim.
- Why are hand tools recalled?
- In this OPSS dataset, hand tools notices are issued for hazards such as fire, electric shock, chemical exposure, choking or injury risks. The hazard for each specific product is listed in the table on this page, taken verbatim from the official OPSS notice.
- Who publishes UK product recalls?
- The Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business and Trade, publishes non-food product recalls, reports and alerts on gov.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Contains public sector information published by Department for Business and Trade and licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: UK Office for Product Safety & Standards (OPSS) β Product safety alerts, reports and recalls (2025-04-15 to 2026-06-25, published 25 June 2026).