Product Recall: Argos Habitat Isla fabric sofas in Green, Teal, and Pink (2303-0001)

Product Recall for Argos Habitat Isla fabric sofas in Green, Teal, and Pink sold by Argos presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Argos Habitat Isla fabric sofas in Green, Teal, and Pink

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 14th March 2022 to 28th February 2023
Country of Origin Romania
Product Description Various fabric sofas in Green, Teal, and Pink
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Affected models

Product number Model Name
1245369 ISLA 2 SEATER VELVET GREEN SOFA
1245383 ISLA 2 SEATER VELVET TEAL SOFA
1245558 ISLA 2 SEATER VELVET PINK SOFA
1245613 ISLA 3 SEATER VELVET GREEN SOFA
1245620 ISLA 3 SEATER VELVET TEAL SOFA
1245390 ISLA 3 SEATER VELVET PINK SOFA
1245651 ISLA VELVET GREEN ARMCHAIR
1245668 ISLA VELVET TEAL ARMCHAIR
1245637 ISLA VELVET PINK ARMCHAIR

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: 2303-0001

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 8 March 2023