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Next Cole Corner Bench Set recalled over an entrapment risk
Product recall for Next Cole Corner Bench Set presenting a risk of entrapment.
Take it out of use and away from children.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
A child’s finger, head or limb could become trapped in Next Cole Corner Bench Set.
- Take it out of use and away from children.
- Contact Next or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
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 (2306-0044). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for Next Cole Corner Bench Set presenting a risk of entrapment.
The risk
The product has been recalled as it was identified that the legs of the bench could collapse. This could potentially result in entrapment or personal injury.
The product does not comply with the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
Recall of the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
Next have recalled the product directly from end users.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2306-0044
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Dining set including a table, corner bench and single bench
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Next Cole Corner Bench Set been recalled?
A child’s finger, head or limb could become trapped in Next Cole Corner Bench Set. Gaps that are too wide or too narrow can trap fingers, limbs or heads, causing injury or worse.
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?
Take it out of use and away from children. Contact Next or the shop you bought it from to arrange the remedy set out in the notice.
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.
