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 |
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