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Simpa White Chair Base recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for Simpa White Chair Base presenting a risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Simpa White Chair Base has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home.
- 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.
- Contact Simpa 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. 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
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought.
If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2311-0082). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for Simpa White Chair Base presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
The product presents a risk of fire because, if the cover of the seat base were to come into contact with a naked flame, it would melt and allow the internal filing to catch fire and continue to flame.
Improvements were also required to marking and labelling.
The product does not meet the regulations of The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
Action taken
The products have been recalled from end users.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users.
Owners should stop using the product immediately and dispose of it safely.
Further information, including on registering for a refund, can be accessed on the Anything4Home webpage at the following link: https://anything4home.co.uk/product-recall
Additional information
PSD number: 2311-0082
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
White plastic chair base with fabric cushion seat.
Open the OPSS notice
Questions
Why has Simpa White Chair Base been recalled?
Simpa White Chair Base has been flagged because it could start a fire in the home. 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?
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 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?
Stop using the product first, then arrange the remedy. A recall applies to every affected unit, however long ago it was bought. If the business does not respond, the Citizens Advice consumer helpline (0808 223 1133), Advice Direct Scotland (0808 164 6000) or Consumerline (0300 123 6262) can help.
Where was Simpa White Chair Base sold?
The notice names B&Q, Amazon. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
