John Lewis urgent recall as bedding could catch fire - 'stop using immediately'

The items do not meet fire safety requirements which means they are a fire hazard.

This affects any items bought as far back as 2017 up until August 11, 2023.

John Lewis Light Cotton Mattress Topper and Sofa Bed Topper

Product codes: 60701201, 60701202, 60701203, 60701204, 60708301

Sales period: January 2, 2017 to August 11, 2023

Product Description: A white cotton mattress topper and white sofa bed topper

John Lewis Goose Down and Duck Down Toppers

Product codes: 60703551, 60703552, 60703553, 60703554, 60700551, 60700552, 60700553, 60700554, 60702101, 60702102, 60702103, 60702104

Sales period: January 6, 2019 to August 11, 2023

Product Description: White mattress toppers

A John Lewis statement said: "John Lewis is recalling the above product due to results of routine testing finding it did not meet the fire safety requirements.

"This means there is a potential risk of a fire hazard, if the product is exposed to a naked flame."

Anyone who has bought any of the mattress toppers should stop using the product straight away.

It can be returned to any John Lewis & Partners store for a full refund.

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The statement continued: "If you have bought this product between these dates or with the affected batch code stop using the product immediately.

"Package the item(s) up and return to your local John Lewis & Partners for a full refund.

"Contact John Lewis on 03456 049 049.

"We’re very sorry that it has been necessary to recall this product, and for the inconvenience caused."