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Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools recalled over a fire risk

Fire or overheatingSerious risk

Product Recall for Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools sold by Argos presenting a serious risk of fire.

  • Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools: photo from the OPSS notice of 28 Feb 2023
    Product image from the OPSS safety notice

Check your product

Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.

29 identifiers listed for this notice.

  • Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools (2)

    Item or listing codeOn the box, the label, or the order page where you bought it.
    • 8798857
    • 8801249
    • 8805630
    • 8807793
    • 8846682
    • 8872711
    • 8877448
    • 8898300
    • 9139862
    • 9182723
    • 9183148
    • 8801665
    • 8806086
    • 8816038
    • 8833633
    • 8844811
    • 8849562
    • 8886477
    • 9050082
    • 9102552
    • 9144929
    • 9187357
    • 8806134
    • 8844330
    • 8886790
    • 8894809
    • 8896694
    • 8936815
    • 9047473

What to do now

Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools could overheat or catch fire.

  1. Stop using and charging it now, and unplug it.
  2. Keep it somewhere cool and clear of soft furnishings. Never put lithium batteries in the household bin.
  3. Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
  4. 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

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.

Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

From the official notice

Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2212-0201). Quoted as issued.

Summary

Product Recall for Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools 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 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: 2212-0201

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Product description

Various frame sofas with Maurice fabric in charcoal, mink and teal

Open the OPSS notice

Questions

Why has Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools been recalled?

Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools could overheat or catch fire. 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 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?

In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.

Where was Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools sold?

The notice names Argos. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.

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