Cortex Beauty Hair Curler: TK Maxx recalls styler over fears it may cause electric shocks to customers

TK Maxx has issued an urgent recall on a hair curler after it was found that it does not meet safety standards and could cause electric shocks.

The Cortex Beauty Hair Curler bought by customers between September and November 2023 both on the TK Maxx website and inside the TK Maxx and Homesense stores are included in the recall. TK Maxx said: "We are recalling the above product due to a safety issue. The product does not meet safety standards and may cause electric shock due to poor internal build quality and inadequate insulation.

"The product was on sale in TK Maxx and Homesense stores and online between September and November 2023. The product is marked with the model number AT08. One of the following product codes will be printed on the price ticket and on your receipt – 066297, 066314, 066358 or 066331. If you purchased the product, please stop using it immediately and return to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund."

It is the second recall on electronic by TK Maxx in the past week, after the Brookstone Beverage Warmer was recalled due to similar safety concerns. The company urged customers to stop using the device over "a risk of electric shock due to inadequate insulation".