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.
Inspiring tips for improving the place you live inWhich 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:
Argos Habitat Jackson fabric sofas
The recall applies to the below items if purchased between 14 March 2022 and 28 February 2023:
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:
What should I do if I'm affected?
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?
'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.
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