'Stop using immediately!' Amazon and B&Q warn of homeware products that could catch fire
A product sold on B&Q Marketplace has been recalled
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A safety warning has been shared for homeware items sold online.
The products present a risk of fire and Britons should "stop using immediately".
Simpa Tulip Eiffel Inspired Dining Chairs
The product is sold on Amazon and B&Q Marketplace and the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) shared a warning.
Simpa Tulip Eiffel Inspired Dining Chairs have been recalled
OPSS
"The product presents a risk of fire because, if the cover of the seat base were to come into contact with a naked flame, it would melt and allow the internal filing to catch fire and continue to flame," it said.
"Improvements were also required to marking and labelling. The product does not meet the regulations of The Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988."
The item could cause a serious risk of fire, so those who have purchased it have been advised to get rid of it.
The OPSS continued: "The product has been recalled from end users. Owners should stop using the product immediately and dispose of it safely."
Simpa White Chair Base
The chair base poses a similar risk and could also catch on fire easily if near a naked flame.
The OPSS continued: "The products present a risk of fire as, if exposed to a naked flame, the cover could melt and cause the filling to ignite. The products have been recalled from end users."
Products and food items are recalled when they are found to be faulty or pose a safety risk to those who have purchased the items.
Supermarket giants Morrisons and Waitrose have recalled bread products that may contain pieces of metal.
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The Simpa White Chair Base could be set on fire
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The Food Standards Agency said: "Rathbones Kear is recalling various packs of crumpets because they may contain small pieces of metal. The possible presence of metal makes this product unsafe to eat."
The Rathbones Kear products were recalled and included various crumpets, including Morrisons own brand and Hovis.
Referring to the Morrisons products, Rathbone Kear added: "Rathbones Kear is recalling the above products with a best before date of August 6 and August 7, 2024, because there is a risk that some packs may contain small pieces of metal.
"Please do not eat this product and return it to your nearest store for a full refund. We don't need a receipt.
"No other products are affected by this issue. We apologise for the inconvenience this may cause and assure customers of our continuing commitment to the highest standard of product quality and safety."