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Daily Record
01-05-2025
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- Daily Record
Urgent recall of cute gift items sold in Tesco and Card Factory due to ‘serious risk of fire'
The gifts feature an iconic character and were sold in Tesco, WH Smith and Card Factory. Several popular gift items sold in Tesco, Amazon, WH Smith and Card Factory have been urgently recalled as they present a 'serious risk of fire', the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has announced. Many styles of the 'Me to You' decorative cushions have been named in the recall by greetings card company Carte Blanche Greets Ltd. The OPSS stated: "Affected products have been identified as presenting a risk of fire, as they do not meet the required fire safety standards. The products do not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988." Several designs of the cushions have been named in the recall, which were for sale at a range of retailers. The full list of thirteen styles of recalled cushions included Christmas, Valentine's Day and Mother's Day editions of the 'Tatty Teddy' gifts. Some of the cushions had been on sale since 2022, and others had been available to purchase since last November. According to the recall notice, the products were manufactured in China. The OPSS also shared that "owners are advised to stop using affected products immediately and return them to the retailer where the product was purchased for a full refund." Here's a full list of the thirteen recalled products: Me to You, Tatty Teddy Valentine's Day 'Home Is Where You Are' Cushion (barcode: 5059105280249) Me to You, Tatty Teddy 'You Make Me Happy' Valentine's Cushion (barcode: 5059105239377) Me to You Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Love and Hugs for Mum' Cushion (barcode: 5059105243039) Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Mum You Are One In A Million' Cushion (barcode: 5059105189856) Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Happiness is a Mum's Hug' Cushion (barcode: 5059105285053) Me to You, Tatty Teddy Valentine's 'Hugs and Kisses' Cushion (barcode: 5059105182697) Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Home is Where My Mum Is' Cushion (barcode: 5059105232507) Me to You, Tatty Teddy 'Love and Hugs Just for You' Cushion (barcode: 5059105196656) Me to You Tatty Teddy, Mother's Day 'Reserved for Nan ' Cushion (barcode: 5059105232514) Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Thanks for Bee-ing an Amazing Mum' Cushion (barcode: 5059105182130) Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Hugs for Nan' Cushion (5059105182147) Me to You, Tatty Teddy Valentine's 'Love is all you Need' Cushion (barcode: 5059105180914) Me to You, Tatty Teddy 'Have a Wonderful Christmas' Cushion (barcode: 5059105209486) Tatty Teddy has become an iconic character on gift items in the UK over the years, and the little grey bear was born from a sketch by British artist Mike Payne in 1987. Initially featured on greeting cards, the character's popularity grew rapidly, and in 2000, it became the face of Carte Blanche Greetings Ltd's 'Me to You' brand. You can find further details of the recalled products, pictures of each style and how to identify them via barcodes and SKU codes on Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'.
Scottish Sun
01-05-2025
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- Scottish Sun
Popular item sold at Tesco & WHSmith is urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of fire' as shoppers told ‘stop using now'
Buyers are urged to claim a full refund for this cute and cozy product URGENT ALERT Popular item sold at Tesco & WHSmith is urgently recalled over 'serious risk of fire' as shoppers told 'stop using now' Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A DECORATIVE cushion has been urgently recalled after not meeting safety standards. The wholesome, giftable product poses a 'serious' risk of fire to consumers who are warned to 'stop using' them 'immediately'. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 URGENT ALERT: 'serious risk of fire' as shoppers told 'stop using' these cute looking cushions Credit: 2 The Me to You decorative scatter cushions all feature this teddy bear, who it seems was at risk of going up in flames Credit: The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a recall for the Me to You decorative scatter cushions in various designs, the earliest of which have been sold from November 2022. The cozy cushions, retailing for around £10 each, feature sentimental designs, with a teddy bear posing in different adorable scenes such as inside a love heart or amongst the flowers. Testing of the product found that it failed to meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. These regulations ensure that products do not catch fire easily and are properly labeled. The OPSS recall note states: "Affected products have been recalled from end users by Carte Blanche Greets Ltd. "Owners are advised to stop using affected products immediately and return them to the retailer where the product was purchased for a full refund." The OPSS states that the cushions were sold from a number of retailers including WHSmith, Card Factory, Funky Pigeon and Amazon. Tesco, which also sold the products, has stated that they have pulled the cushions from shelves with immediate effect. This comes after a common bathroom gadget, also sold on Amazon, was urgently recalled this week, again over a serious risk of fire. 'Contaminated' drink recalled over 'toxic substance' inside – 173k bottles were sold at stores like Walmart and Target The USB Electric Toothbrush Charger has a number of issues with its fuse, meaning that if an electrical surge or fault were to occur occur, it could cause a fire. The £8.99 charger has a "waterproof design" and a "smart standby" mode, which detects when the toothbrush is fully charged. The OPSS also issued a recall notice for a Waxing and Polishing Machine on the same day. It posed a "serious risk of fire and electric shock" and is being rejected at the British border.
The Irish Sun
01-05-2025
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- The Irish Sun
Popular item sold at Tesco & WHSmith is urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of fire' as shoppers told ‘stop using now'
A DECORATIVE cushion has been urgently recalled after not meeting safety standards. The wholesome, giftable product poses a 'serious' risk of fire to consumers who are warned to 'stop using' them 'immediately'. 2 URGENT ALERT: 'serious risk of fire' as shoppers told 'stop using' these cute looking cushions Credit: 2 The Me to You decorative scatter cushions all feature this teddy bear, who it seems was at risk of going up in flames Credit: The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a The cozy cushions, retailing for around £10 each, feature sentimental designs, with a teddy bear posing in different adorable scenes such as inside a love heart or amongst the flowers. Testing of the product found that it failed to meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. These regulations ensure that products do not catch fire easily and are properly labeled. Read more Consumer News The OPSS recall note states: "Affected products have been recalled from end users by Carte Blanche Greets Ltd. "Owners are advised to stop using affected products immediately and return them to the retailer where the product was purchased for a full refund." The OPSS states that the cushions were sold from a number of retailers including WHSmith, Card Factory, Funky Pigeon and Amazon. Tesco, which also sold the products, has stated that they have pulled the cushions from shelves with immediate effect. Most read in The Sun This comes after a common bathroom gadget, also sold on Amazon, was urgently recalled this week, again over a serious risk of fire. 'Contaminated' drink recalled over 'toxic substance' inside – 173k bottles were sold at stores like Walmart and Target The USB Electric Toothbrush Charger has a number of issues with its fuse, meaning that if an electrical surge or fault were to occur occur, it could cause a fire. The £8.99 charger has a "waterproof design" and a "smart standby" mode, which detects when the toothbrush is fully charged. The OPSS also issued a recall notice for a It posed a "serious risk of fire and electric shock" and is being rejected at the British border. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
The Sun
01-05-2025
- General
- The Sun
Popular item sold at Tesco & WHSmith is urgently recalled over ‘serious risk of fire' as shoppers told ‘stop using now'
A DECORATIVE cushion has been urgently recalled after not meeting safety standards. The wholesome, giftable product poses a 'serious' risk of fire to consumers who are warned to 'stop using' them 'immediately'. 2 The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has issued a recall for the Me to You decorative scatter cushions in various designs, the earliest of which have been sold from November 2022. The cozy cushions, retailing for around £10 each, feature sentimental designs, with a teddy bear posing in different adorable scenes such as inside a love heart or amongst the flowers. Testing of the product found that it failed to meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988. These regulations ensure that products do not catch fire easily and are properly labeled. The OPSS recall note states: "Affected products have been recalled from end users by Carte Blanche Greets Ltd. "Owners are advised to stop using affected products immediately and return them to the retailer where the product was purchased for a full refund." The OPSS states that the cushions were sold from a number of retailers including WHSmith, Card Factory, Funky Pigeon and Amazon. Tesco, which also sold the products, has stated that they have pulled the cushions from shelves with immediate effect. This comes after a common bathroom gadget, also sold on Amazon, was urgently recalled this week, again over a serious risk of fire. The USB Electric Toothbrush Charger has a number of issues with its fuse, meaning that if an electrical surge or fault were to occur occur, it could cause a fire. The £8.99 charger has a "waterproof design" and a "smart standby" mode, which detects when the toothbrush is fully charged. The OPSS also issued a recall notice for a Waxing and Polishing Machine on the same day. It posed a "serious risk of fire and electric shock" and is being rejected at the British border. Your product recall rights Chief consumer reporter James Flanders reveals all you need to know. Product recalls are an important means of protecting consumers from dangerous goods. As a general rule, if a recall involves a branded product, the manufacturer would usually have lead responsibility for the recall action. But it's often left up to supermarkets to notify customers when products could put them at risk. If you are concerned about the safety of a product you own, always check the manufacturer's website to see if a safety notice has been issued. When it comes to appliances, rather than just food items, the onus is usually on you - the customer - to register the appliance with the manufacturer as if you don't there is no way of contacting you to tell you about a fault. If you become aware that an item you own has been recalled or has any safety noticed issued against it, make sure you follow the instructions given to you by the manufacturer. They should usually provide you with more information and a contact number on its safety notice. In some cases, the manufacturer might ask you to return the item for a full refund or arrange for the faulty product to be collected. You should not be charged for any recall work - such as a repair, replacement or collection of the recalled item
