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APPLIANCE firm Ninja has been roasted over an ad where David Beckham appears to risk death by cooking a turkey in a kitchen using a wood-fired oven designed for outdoor use.

One YouTube viewer said they had reported the 30-second clip to the Advertising Standards Authority.

David Beckham risks death in the new advert for appliance firm Ninja as he cooks using a wood-fired oven designed for outdoor use
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David Beckham risks death in the new advert for appliance firm Ninja as he cooks using a wood-fired oven designed for outdoor useCredit: YouTube
The £350 electric gizmo cannot be used inside
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The £350 electric gizmo cannot be used insideCredit: YouTube

On X, Ninja confirmed the £350 electric gizmo cannot be used inside.

A user guide warns: “DO NOT use indoors.

"If used under overhead cover, toxic fumes, including carbon monoxide, may accumulate and cause serious bodily injury or death.”

Ninja, Beckham, and the ASA were contacted for comment.

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Ninja’s features eight cooking functions including a wood pellet BBQ smoker and reaches high heat roasting temperatures of 370C.

Ex-Man United and Real Madrid ace Becks, 49, is the face of Ninja’s latest campaign after signing a lucrative £1million deal.

Last year’s Netflix documentary saw Becks speak of enjoying evenings pottering around in his £50,000 barbecue tent.

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He said: “It’s my escape.I’m in here from 11 to 9/10 o’clock at night, sometimes later, just grilling.

"That’s all I do.”

Ninja confirmed on X that you cannot use the oven indoors
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Ninja confirmed on X that you cannot use the oven indoorsCredit: X
David is the face of Ninja’s latest campaign after signing a lucrative £1million deal
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David is the face of Ninja’s latest campaign after signing a lucrative £1million dealCredit: YouTube
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