argos and wamsley sofas?

russ_c

There was a report on Argos sofas on radio 4's 'You and yours' program last week. You can 'Listen Again' to it here.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio4/youandyours/items/02/2007_41_wed.shtml

Colliefrog

I ended up getting £150 out of them, but to be honest I was just glad to get rid of the sofas because I hated them since we got them!
I have heard rumours at work about a lady who is taking them to court about it all.

claimsdirect

An increasing number of people have developed allergic skin reactions after coming into contact with leather sofas purchased from retailers Argos*, World of Leather and Walmsleys Furnishing. Argos is now said to have withdrawn the sofas from sale but as the situation has worsened, those affected have increasingly needed guidance on where to turn.

Advice and support can be achieved through a number of routes
-By calling your local citizens advice bureau – www.citizensadvice.org.uk
-By contacting a consumer watchdog – details from www.direct.gov.uk
-By contacting a solicitor – www.ClaimsDirect.co.uk
-By contacting trading standards - www.tradingstandards.gov.uk

*Affected batch numbers are:

ARG089-14, ARG089-15, ARG089-16, ARG089-17, ARG089-18, ARG089-27,ARG089-29
ARG090-4, ARG090-5, ARG090-6, ARG090-7, ARG090-8
ARG091-1, ARG091-2, ARG091-14, ARG091-15, ARG091-16
ARG092-4, ARG092-5, ARG092-15, ARG092-16, ARG092-39, ARG092-40, ARG092-41, ARG092-42

hollydays

Or by contacting an ordinary solicitor- not claims direct.

cbrsix

ive had a replacement sofa from argos ...but my rash wasnt getting any better...ive been to the doctors again and she told me the sofa is course of the rash....as anyone else had any problem with the same replacement sofa's

Colliefrog

I refused a replacement, got my money back and bought a completely different sofa.

catsonic

Hi!

Has anyone had any private messages about this in the last few days?

Colliefrog

I haven't. I take it you have?

csarina

Watchdog featured these sofas tonight if you go onto their website you may be able to get more info from there............it appears to a fungicide that they use to prevent the leather going mouldy could be to blame..........

Sagz_2

I bought 2 Bari recliners from Ebay in August last year. TheBari sofa was mentioned on Watchdog tonight.
I've been treated for a skin condition since before Xmas - first diagnosed as Scabies, then dermatitis, then eczema and lastly shingles. I've been funding the NHS in Norfolk with the amount I've paid for prescriptions!

Do I have any come back on the ebay seller?

Can I treat the chairs with anything to make them safe?