Retailer urges parents to stop using 1 car seat brand over safety fears
Argos recalls baby car seat over fears it could crack in crashhttps://t.co/EOfJOmNq6epic.twitter.com/RgxzCwkwFb
— Grimsby Live (@GrimsbyLive) May 1, 2016
Argos, a leading UK-based retailer, issued a statement over the weekend urging all of its customers to stop using a popular brand of car seats.
Mamas and Papas Mercury Group, Argos claims, has five separate models that do not live up to the company's safety standards.
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The new information was released on the Argos website under its "product recalls" section, stating, "We have identified a potential safety concern. In the event of an accident the car seat shell may crack and therefore not provide the intended level of protection to the user."
Urgent recall of 5 Mamas & Papas car seat sold by @Argos_Online.The shell may crack if in car accident #SafetyRecallpic.twitter.com/Da08awD7M8
— Maman,Oscar & Louise (@raiderofthejar) May 1, 2016
Argos is suggesting that anyone who purchased one of these five faulty models (Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1 Black, Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1 Grey, Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1-2-3 Black, Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1, 2, 3 Grey, and Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 2-3 Black and Grey) should "immediately" stop using the product.
The company also stated that a full refund would be issued to anyone who returns one of the faulty models to an Argos store.
While the retailer has apologized for the inconvenience, angry parents on social media did not shy away from expressing their outrage on the matter at hand.
Found out about @mamasandpapas car seat recall by chance thanks to @PlayPennies surely @Argos_Online should contact buyers? #disappointing
— Sara Thompson (@beezum24) April 30, 2016
My sister bought Mya a car seat from Argos because her other v v expensive one broke and now that ones just be recalled back 😂 she's raging
— Jennifer (@jenniferrr_x) May 2, 2016
Any #Journo#journorequest want to speak to an angry parent about @mamasandpapas car seat recall via @Argos_Online get in touch
— Eirian Price (@eirianp) May 2, 2016
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