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Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal sold by Argos presenting a serious risk of fire.
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Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
5 identifiers listed for this notice.
Various sofas and footstools with Graceland fabric in Grey and Charcoal
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- 1st February 2022 to 28th February 2023
Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal (2)
- Item or listing code
- 1153279
- 1958292
- 1958302
- 1153293
- 1153303
What to do now
The risk with Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite.
- Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
- Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from Argos Habitat.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2303-0003). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal sold by Argos presenting a serious risk of fire.
The risk
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of fire as the fabric cover fails to meet the requirements of the relevant standard BS5852. If the cover of the sofa came into contact with a naked flame, it would catch fire and continue to flame.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users (For more information, please see below)
Advice to consumers
Recall of the product from end users. For more information, please see the Argos recall alert here: https://www.argos.co.uk/events/safety-product-recalls
Additional information
PSD case number: 2303-0003
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Various sofas and footstools with Graceland fabric in Grey and Charcoal
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal been recalled?
The risk with Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal is fire: a fault could cause it to overheat, melt or ignite. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the item or listing code and sold between on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal sold?
The notice names Argos. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
