Product recallOPSS
George Home Bench Pad recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for George Home Bench Pad presenting a risk of fire.
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.
5 identifiers listed for this notice.
George Home Bench Pad
- BarcodeThe long number printed under the barcode.
- 506308909667 (Black)
- 506308909668 (Tan)
- 506308909669 (Green)
- 506308939946 (Natural)
- 506308939947 (Grey)
What to do now
The risk with George Home Bench Pad 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 George.
- 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 (2511-0184). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for George Home Bench Pad presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire because, if the bench pad were to come into contact with a naked flame, it would melt and allow the internal filing to catch fire and continue to flame.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Owners are advised to cease use of the product and return it to their nearest ASDA store for a full refund. For further information, please see the ASDA website or contact 0800 952 0101.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2511-0184
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Long bench pad in various colours.
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Questions
Why has George Home Bench Pad been recalled?
The risk with George Home Bench Pad 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 barcode 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 George Home Bench Pad sold?
The notice names Asda. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
