The popular items pose a serious risk to health.
John Lewis has issued an urgent recall notice (Image: JohnFScott via Getty Images)
John Lewis has issued an urgent recall notice for 15 of its popular products. The retailer is urging customers who have the items to “stop using them immediately” after identifying a serious health risk.
A range of door stops and draught excluders is being withdrawn from customers due to potential asbestos contamination. The products were available for purchase from January 31, 2021, to June 11, 2026. The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published the recall notice, which will also be displayed in stores.
A range of doorstops and draught excluders have been recalled (Image: OPSS)
It stated: “The products present a risk to health as the marble chips sealed within the doorstops and excluders may be contaminated with a small quantity of asbestos.
“Asbestos is a banned substance because it poses a health risk even at low levels of exposure. The products do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.”
Asbestos is known to cause serious lung damage and can even trigger cancer. The OPSS further stated: “The products have been recalled from end users by John Lewis and Partners.
“We recommend owners stop using the products immediately and keep them out of reach of children.” Those in possession of the doorstops must follow the correct disposal guidance.
Should the product remain undamaged, it should be placed inside a heavy-duty plastic bag, double-taped, clearly labelled, and stored in a secure location away from children. If the item is damaged, clear areas where the filling has leaked using damp cloths and prevent dust from forming.
Put on gloves and a mask before placing it in a double bag, together with the gloves, mask and cloths.
Take the item back to your nearest John Lewis branch for a full refund. If you’re unable to reach a store, contact your local council for advice on safe asbestos disposal in your area.
Anyone with the items must stop using them (Image: OPSS)
For additional information, visit John Lewis’s website or telephone 03456 049 049. John Lewis stated: “We’re very sorry that it has been necessary to recall this product, and for the inconvenience caused.”
Dunelm recently issued a recall notice for its door stops and draught excluders due to an asbestos risk. In May, 27 items sold between January 2019 and February 2026 were recalled.
John Lewis’ recalled products
- Draught Excluder Navy – Product code: 57090502
- Draught Excluder Grey – Product code: 57090506
- Draught Excluder Stripe- Product code: 57090509
- Duck Doorstop – Product code: 57090429
- Elephant Doorstop – Product code: 57090428
- Frog Doorstop – Product code: 57090427
- Patterned Navy Doorstop – Product code: 57090409
- Pig Doorstop – Product code: 57090421
- Sausage Dog Doorstop – Product code: 57090420
- Fusion Doorstop – Product code: 57090426
- Snowman Doorstop – Product code: 57090425
- Gingerbread Doorstop – Product code: 57090424
- Grey Stripe Doorstop – Product code: 57090423
- Felt Doorstop – Product code: 57090420
- Llama Doorstop – Product code: 57090421