Product Recall: Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools sold by Argos (2212-0201)

Product Recall for Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools sold by Argos presenting a serious risk of fire.

Summary

Product: Argos Tammy Sofas/Footstools sold by Argos

Hazard: The product presents a serious risk of fire as the covers easily ignite when exposed to a naked flame.

Corrective action: Recall of the product from end users (For more information, please see below)

Product information

Type Furniture - Sofa
Brand Argos
Country of Origin Romania
Product Description Various frame sofas with Maurice fabric in charcoal, mink and teal
Product Report and Image Link to Product Image and PDF

Affected models

Product number Model Name
8798857 TAMMY CHAIR CHARCOAL
8801249 TAMMY SOFA BED CHARCOAL
8805630 TAMMY CORNER CHARCOAL
8807793 TAMMY 4 SEATER CHARCOAL
8846682 TAMMY CHAIR AND 4 SEATER CHARCOAL
8872711 TAMMY 2 AND 3 SEATER CHARCOAL
8877448 TAMMY FOOTSTOOL CHARCOAL
8898300 TAMMY CHAIR AND 3 SEATER CHARCOAL
9139862 TAMMY CHAIR AND 2 SEATER CHARCOAL
9182723 TAMMY 2 SEATER CHARCOAL
9183148 TAMMY 3 SEATER CHARCOAL
8801665 TAMMY 2 SEATER MINK
8806086 TAMMY 2 AND 3 SEATER SOFA MINK
8816038 TAMMY CHAIR MINK
8833633 TAMMY FOOTSTOOL MINK
8844811 TAMMY CORNER MINK
8849562 TAMMY 4 SEATER MINK
8886477 TAMMY CHAIR AND 4 SEATER MINK
9050082 TAMMY 3 SEATER MINK
9102552 TAMMY SOFA BED MINK
9144929 TAMMY CHAIR AND 3 SEATER MINK
9187357 TAMMY CHAIR AND 2 SEATER MINK
8806134 TAMMY FOOTSTOOL TEAL
8844330 TAMMY CHAIR TEAL
8886790 TAMMY 2 SEATER TEAL
8894809 TAMMY SOFA BED TEAL
8896694 TAMMY 4 SEATER TEAL
8936815 TAMMY 3 SEATER TEAL
9047473 TAMMY CORNER TEAL

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 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: 2212-0201

Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards

Updates to this page

Published 28 February 2023