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News

24th May 2011

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE - Safety Recall – Blooma Chairs sold at B&Q

The Isle of Man Office of Fair Trading wishes to make consumers aware of a potential safety issue with Blooma Chairs sold at B&Q between March 2011 and May 2011.

The two styles of chair affected are:-

Blooma Moon Chair barcode: 05292387 in red, green and polka dot

Blooma Chair 1

Blooma Picnic Chair barcode: 05292547 in Green, Red and Fun Stripe

Blooma Chair 2

B&Q advise that a small number of these chairs are failing in use and has taken the decision to recall them.

If you have purchased either of these products between the above dates, then PLEASE STOP USING THEM IMMEDIATELY and urgently contact the helpline 0800 389 0419 or return it to your local store where a full purchase price refund will be given.

If you would like more information to help identify if your product is affected please call the B&Q helpline on 0800 389 0419 (Monday to Friday 8.30am to 8.00pm, Saturday 9.00am to 5.00pm).

The Office of Fair Trading supports the responsible precautionary measure taken by B&Q to recall these items and is pleased to be able to provide this information to local consumers.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ONLY THE PRODUCTS PICTURED ARE AT RISK. ALL OTHER GARDEN FURNITURE SOLD BY B&Q IS UNAFFECTED.

Office of Fair Trading (OFT)
Address:
Government Buildings
Lord Street
Douglas
Isle of Man
British Isles
Post Code: IM1 1LE
Telephone:01624 686520
Fax:01624 686504
Email Address: iomfairtrading@gov.im