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Product recall: Argos recalls Habitat sofas and footstools due to fire safety risk
Argos Habitat is recalling multiple sofas and footstools due to a safety issue that could cause the cover fabric to catch fire.
The products have failed to meet the required fire safety standards and present a serious risk of fire if the cover fabric is exposed to a naked flame.
Read on for the full details on which products are being recalled, and what to do if you've purchased one of them.
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Which products are being recalled?
The following products are being recalled if they were purchased within the time periods specified.
Argos Habitat Isla fabric sofas
The recall applies to the below items if purchased between 14 March 2022 and 28 February 2023:
- 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
Argos Habitat Jackson fabric sofas
The recall applies to the below items if purchased between 14 March 2022 and 28 February 2023:
- 9547942 - JACKSON 2-SEATER ORANGE VELVET
- 9501665 - JACKSON 2-SEATER BLACK VELVET
- 9459621 - JACKSON 2-SEATER ARTICHOKE VELVET
- 9426946 - JACKSON 3-SEATER ARTICHOKE VELVET
- 9435418 - JACKSON 3-SEATER BLACK VELVET
- 9578612 - JACKSON 3-SEATER ORANGE VELVET
- 9473425 - JACKSON CUDDLE CHAIR BLACK VELVET
- 9539778 - JACKSON CUDDLE CHAIR ORANGE VELVET
- 9491627 - JACKSON CUDDLE CHAIR ARTICHOKE VELVET
Argos Habitat Eton fabric sofas and footstools
The recall applies to items purchased between 1 February 2022 and 28 February 2023 in the UK, and 14 March 2022 to 28 February 2023 in the Republic of Ireland:
- 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
What should I do if I'm affected?
If you've bought any of the recalled products, you should phone the Argos Customer Service Team on 0800 011 3462.
You can choose to request an alternative model or receive a refund from Argos. In both cases you must still in be in possession of the affected product, and it must be available for Argos to collect.
In the meantime, Argos says you can continue to use the product, provided it doesn’t come into contact with fire sources such as matches.
What does Argos say?
In its recall notice, Argos says:
'Argos Habitat takes the safety of its customers extremely seriously.
A number of products have failed to meet the required fire safety standards and if exposed to a naked flame, the cover fabric could catch fire. Other upholstery materials used to make this product (such as foam and fibre) are unaffected by this issue and comply with the fire safety standards.
Argos Habitat would like to apologise for any inconvenience this will cause.'
What are my rights if there's a product recall?
Under the Consumer Rights Act, you have the right to a refund if you've purchased a product that's later been been recalled. You should be offered a full refund by the retailer that sold you the product.
Provided you can show proof of purchase, such as a receipt, bank statement, or online order confirmation, you are still eligible for a refund even if you've already thrown it away.
Our guide explains more about your rights under the Consumer Rights Act when there's a product recall.
More ongoing product recalls
- Food recall: Tahira meat products may be unsafe to eat due to poor temperature control – Tahira is recalling a number of meat products because insufficient temperature control has made them unsafe to eat.
- Food safety recall: Lidl salami may contain salmonella – Lidl is recalling its Deluxe Strolghino Salami due to salmonella risk.
- Product recall: Ikea swivel chair poses risk of injury – Ikea is recalling its Odger Swivel Chair following reports of the product breaking at the base.
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