Primark Recalls Decorative Cushions Due to Fire Hazard

WASHINGTON, April 18, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Primark-Recalls-Decorative-Cushions-Due-to-Fire-Hazard

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Decorative cushions

Hazard: The cushions can catch fire if exposed to an ignition source, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy: Refund

Consumers should immediately stop using the cushions and return the cushions to a Primark store for a full refund.

Consumer Contact:

Primark toll-free at 855-215-5829 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.primark.com/en-us and click on "Customer Service" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 14,500

Description:
This recall involves 21 different Primark decorative cushions. The cushions were sold in various colors and shapes, including square, rectangular, heart-shaped, unicorn-shaped, and pumpkin-shaped. The product code is printed on the label attached to the cushion. The product codes listed below are included in the recall

Incidents/Injuries: None Reported

Sold exclusively at: Primark's eight stores located in the northeastern U.S. from May 2017 through February 2018 for between $5 and $9.

Importer/Distributor: Primark US Corp., of Boston, Mass.

Manufactured in: China

This recall was conducted, voluntarily by the company, under CPSC's Fast Track Recall process. Fast Track recalls are initiated by firms, who commit to work with CPSC to quickly announce the recall and remedy to protect consumers.

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