Product Recall: Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal (2303-0003)
Product Recall for Argos Habitat Eton Fabric Sofas and Footstools in Grey and Charcoal sold by Argos presenting a serious risk of fire.
Summary
Product: Argos Eton fabric sofas and footstools in grey and charcoal.
Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as if exposed to a naked flame, the cover fabric could catch fire.
Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users (For more information, please see below)
Product information
| Type | Furniture - Sofa |
|---|---|
| Brand | Argos Habitat |
| Sales period | 1st February 2022 to 28th February 2023 |
| Country of Origin | Romania |
| Product Description | Various sofas and footstools with Graceland fabric in Grey and Charcoal |
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Affected models
| Product number | Model Name |
|---|---|
| 1153279 | ETON FOOTSTOOL GREY |
| 1958292 | ETON LEFT HAND CORNER SOFA CHARCOAL |
| 1958302 | ETON RIGHT HAND CORNER SOFA CHARCOAL |
| 1153293 | ETON LEFT HAND CORNER SOFA GREY |
| 1153303 | ETON RIGHT HAND CORNER SOFA GREY |
Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a serious risk of fire as the fabric cover fails to meet the requirements of the relevant standard BS5852. If the cover of the sofa came into contact with a naked flame, it would catch fire and continue to flame.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
Corrective action
Recall of the product from end users. For more information, please see the Argos recall alert here: https://www.argos.co.uk/events/safety-product-recalls
Additional information
PSD case number: 2303-0003
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards