Argos and Amazon recall Tower pressure cookers over fears they could burn people

ARGOS and Amazon shoppers are being urged to check if they have a Tower pressure cooker as the manufacturer has recalled SEVEN models.

It's concerned by test results that show people could be burned while using the cookers because of steam emitted and the unexpected release of liquid.

Tower also says excessive heat in the handle could scald those who touch it.

The manufacturer adds that it sold the pressure cookers directly as well as through various retailers, with the majority being sold by Argos and Amazon.

Argos sold the affected models between July 2014 and August 2019 - see the box below for a full list of makes and model numbers affected.

You can find the model number stamped on the base of the item. If there's no legible model number you should contact Tower's customer service line on: 0333 220 6091.

If you have one of these recalled pressure cookers, you should stop using it immediately.

Tower will provide you with a returns label so you can send the pressure cooker back with free shipping at your local Post Office.

You'll then be sent a free alternative model of a similar or higher specification, which will be delivered free of charge.

You need to request this free replacement and returns label by filling in the .

In a statement Tower said: "The safety of our customers is our highest priority. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this issue."

It's not the first time Tower has recalled its pressure cookers.

Last year, it recalled a model sold at Argos and Robert Dyas with the following batch number - 5055195872791 - also over concerns it could shoot out boiling hot liquid and burn someone.

In other recall news, 443,000 "dangerous" Whirlpool washing machines are still out there.

While Philips Avent digital baby monitors have been recalled over fears they could catch fire.

And baby travel seats sold on Amazon have been recalled over concerns they can strangle tots.