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George Home Cushions safety warning over a fire risk
Product Recall for George Home Cushions presenting a fire risk.
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.
George Home Cushions
- Sold betweenCompare with your receipt or order date.
- January 2023 – December 2025
What to do now
George Home Cushions could overheat or catch fire.
- 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.
- Because the product was found unsafe on an online marketplace, use the platform’s order page to contact the seller.
- If you cannot reach the seller, Trading Standards can be told through Citizens Advice.
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.
Getting your money back
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection.
If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2512-0177). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for George Home Cushions presenting a fire risk.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire because the filling may not be fire-retardant. This means that if the seat pad comes into contact with a naked flame, the internal filing will 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.
We recommend that consumers stop using the product immediately and return it to their nearest store for a full refund.
For more information please see: Product Recall: George Home Cushions
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2512-0177
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Square cushions in a variety of colours. For a full list of product identifiers, please see Annex A in the linked PDF.
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Questions
Why has George Home Cushions been reported?
George Home Cushions 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 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?
A product safety report usually means the product was bought online and the marketplace has removed the listing. Ask the seller for a refund through the platform where you bought it; many marketplaces have their own buyer protection. If you paid by credit card and it cost over £100, Section 75 may apply; otherwise your bank may be able to raise a chargeback.
Where was George Home Cushions sold?
The notice names Asda. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
