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Irish Daily Mirror
28-05-2025
- General
- Irish Daily Mirror
Dangerous cushions recalled from 35 Irish stores as 'do not use' warning issued
Shoppers across Ireland are being urged to take immediate action following a major product recall announced today. A popular range of cushions found in thousands of Irish homes have been flagged for safety concerns, with an urgent warning issued by authorities. The cushions, part of the beloved Me To You Tatty Teddy collection, have been found to fail fire safety standards. Experts warn they could catch fire if exposed to an open flame, posing a serious risk of injury and property damage. Approximately 2,500 of these cushions, spanning 13 different designs, were sold across 35 well-known retailers throughout Ireland, including Amazon, Tesco, Eason, Hallmark Cards and Card Factory. The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) confirmed the recall is being carried out by Carte Blanche Greetings Limited, the product's distributor. A spokesperson said: "Carte Blanche Greetings Limited is carrying out a recall on Me To You Tatty Teddy Cushions. The product failed to meet the required fire safety standards and if exposed to a naked flame may present a risk of fire and burns." Shoppers who own any of the affected cushions are strongly advised to stop using them immediately and return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund. The recall covers multiple Tatty Teddy cushion designs, including Valentine's Day and Mother's Day editions sold from November 2022 through to November 2024. It includes the following popular Tatty Teddy cushion designs: Me to You, Tatty Teddy Valentine's Day 'Home is Where You Are' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy 'You Make Me Happy' Valentine's Cushion Me to You Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Love and Hugs for Mum' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Mum You Are One In A Million' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Happiness is a Mum's Hug' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy Valentine's 'Hugs and Kisses' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Home Is Where My Mum Is' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy 'Love and Hugs Just for You' Cushion Me to You Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Reserved for Nan' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Thanks for Bee-ing an Amazing Mum' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy Mother's Day 'Hugs for Nan' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy Valentine's 'Love is all you Need' Cushion Me to You, Tatty Teddy 'Have a Wonderful Christmas' Cushion The full list of retailers affected by this recall are: For more information regarding this recall please see the Carte Blanche Greetings Limited Recall notice. For any additional queries, consumers can contact Carte Blanche Greetings ROI representative at info@
The Sun
19-05-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Card Factory urgently recalls a popular home interior buy sold since 2022 as it poses ‘serious fire risk'
CARD Factory has issued a safety alert urging customers to stop using a popular home product immediately. The discount card and gift giant is recalling its Tatty Teddy Cushions, which have been on sale since 2022, after it was discovered that the items do not meet current UK fire safety regulations. 2 The cushions, which shoppers can snap up in a series of various designs, pose a "serious fire risk", the high street retailer confirmed. In a statement posted online, the company said: 'Carte Blanche Greeting Ltd are voluntarily recalling the below cushions.' Customers have been ordered to stop using the product straight away and return it to any Card Factory store for a full refund. 'As a precautionary measure, please do not consume and return the product,' the notice added - although it's unclear why anyone would consume a cushion in the first place. The Office for Product Safety and Standards supported the warning, and confirmed that the product fails to meet the legal requirements under the Furniture and Furnishings Fire Safety Regulations 1988. Card Factory since have apologised for the inconvenience, as well as thanking loyal customers for their cooperation. The popular retailer has previously issued recalls on a range of items, such as mugs, wax burners, and even chocolates, Daily Star reported. Last Easter, Card Factory pulled a product from shelves after a bag of chocolate eggs was found to have the ingredients listed only in Polish - which posed a real danger to those with allergies. The batch in question contained peanuts, milk, soy, and potentially other allergens such as eggs and gluten-containing cereals. Another case saw a 'Wonderful Teacher' mug being pulled after being wrongly labelled as microwave safe. Iconic car brands including Ford and Dodge recall over 200k vehicles after engines suddenly cut out and brakes 'fail' It was later found that the handle could overheat, risking severe burns. Card Factory isn't the only retailer facing product safety woes. In recent weeks, major supermarkets including Tesco, Morrisons, as well as TK Maxx have had to recall various items. Earlier this month, beauty buffs were instructed to stop using a popular TK Maxx & Homesense bargain immediately. 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 warning came under an urgent recall notice, which said the product could cause an ''electric shock or fire ''. The hair cap has been sold at both TK Maxx and Homesense since the start of 2025, with the product model number ZT-A. However, now the product's maker Eclat Cosmetic Ltd. is recalling the Beauty Hair Revitalise Steamer Cap for shoppers' safety. The two popular high street retailers have announced the safety recall, and are urging shoppers to return the item. TK Maxx and Homesense customers can claim a full refund or replacement upon handing the cap back to its vendor. According to the warning online, the risk of an ' 'electric shock or fire'' is caused by the fuse in the cap's plug, which does not meet the UK's required safety standards.
Daily Record
01-05-2025
- General
- 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'.
