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There have been many reported incidents of people
suffering from severe skin complaints after purchasing
furniture from some of Britains best known stores.
Argos and other major retailers have become embroiled in
a consumer class action that centres around an allegedly
flawed manufacturing process. Chemical residue appears
to have been left on the leather material and this for
some has led to severe skin complaints. Many of the
sufferers are now proceeding with
compensation claims because their injuries were so
severe. If you have suffered from a rash,
blistering, burns or similar injuries in these
circumstances, you might be able to make a personal
injury claim and should get in touch with The Claims
Connection by calling 0800 0322210
Argos are currently looking into the manufacturing
process but they have tried to collect and replace any
sofa's purchased where customers have reported suffering
from the associated skin problems. They are making no
admissions of liability and at this point the cause of
the reported chemical reaction is not known.
Investigations continue. More details will follow on
this website
UPDATE 10th June 2008
More sofa incidents in Leeds have been reported. A BABY
was hospitalised for a week when his skin was covered in
burns after a suspected allergic reaction to a sofa
bought at Homebase. Six-month-old Charlie Mather, from
Adel, Leeds, is now covered in bandages to protect his
skin, and doctors have given mum Danielle eight
different creams to apply to his body each day and
medication to help him sleep.
He is a suspected victim of "sofa burns" – rashes, welts
and blistering – thought to have been caused by
anti-mould agents used on a variety of leather sofas
UPDATE 4th June 2008
A man from Leeds was hospitalised following a severe
reaction to an anti-mould agent which triggered a
serious blood and skin infection. Jamie Wilson of
Osmondthorpe puchased a Bari leather sofa from Land of
Leather. There are said to be more than 1000 claims
outstanding against Argos and other stores resulting
from people suffering similar adverse reactions -
although Mr Wilson's case seems to be at the extreme end
of the scale.
Argos has apparently written to all its known customers
who purchased leather sofa's and chairs from the range
thought to be affected. A Chinese firm has been
implicated and action has been taken by
Trading
Standards.
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