Product safety reportOPSS
Bera Design Limited Zen Extendable Coffee Table sold on Amazon safety warning over an injury risk
Product Safety Report for Bera Design Limited Zen Extendable Coffee Table presenting a serious risk of injuries.
What to do now
Bera Design Limited Zen Extendable Coffee Table sold on Amazon has been reported because it could hurt the person using it.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- The marketplace has removed the listing. Contact the seller through your order history to ask for a refund.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Getting your money back
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme.
Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2608-0139). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Bera Design Limited Zen Extendable Coffee Table presenting a serious risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a risk of injuries because the spring-loaded release/adjustment mechanism may activate unexpectedly during unpacking or handling of the product. This could lead to the consumer receiving injuries. There is also an absence of safety information supplied with the product, and a lack of appropriate warnings, which may increase the likelihood of unsafe use.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
Consumers are being warned of the risks and advised to take additional precautions when unpacking or handling the product. The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Advice to consumers
Consumers are being warned of the risks and advised to take additional precautions when unpacking or handling the product.
The listing has been removed by the online marketplace (Amazon).
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2608-0139
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Extendable table available in four different colours, made from MDF.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Bera Design Limited Zen Extendable Coffee Table sold on Amazon been reported?
Bera Design Limited Zen Extendable Coffee Table sold on Amazon has been reported because it could hurt the person using it. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Sellers on online marketplaces do not always run recalls themselves, so you may need to ask for your money back. The platform’s help pages explain its buyer protection scheme. Citizens Advice (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) and Consumerline (0300 123 6262) give free advice if you get stuck.
Where was Bera Design Limited Zen Extendable Coffee Table sold on Amazon sold?
The notice names Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
