John Lewis and TK Maxx shoppers told to ‘stop’ using products ‘immediately’
Shoppers are urged to return affected products to stores for full refunds
John Lewis in Liverpool city centre(Image: Liverpool ECHO)
The Office for Product Safety (OPSS) and Standards has recalled several products over the past couple of weeks, with the products pulled off shelves and websites for safety reasons.
The OPSS says its primary purpose it to “protect people and places from product-related harm, ensuring consumers and businesses can buy and sell products with confidence.” The government department is responsible for the regulation of most consumer goods excluding food, medicines, and vehicles. John Lewis, TK Maxx, Decathlon and Poundland are just some of the stores that have recalled products. Products are recalled due to safety concerns, defects, or regulatory non-compliance among other reasons.
You can see the latest product recalls below:
John Lewis
John Lewis & Partners are recalling the Carnival Floor Cushion due to results of routine testing finding it did not meet the fire safety requirements. This means there is a potential risk of a fire, if the product is exposed to an ignition source.
John Lewis & Partners are recalling the product (Image: John Lewis & Partners )
Product name: Carnival Floor Cushion
Product code: 41370320
Brand: John Lewis & Partners
Product sold from: 04/07/2023 to 14/02/2025
Risk type: Fire
John Lewis says customers that have purchased the product should “stop using immediately” and return to your local John Lewis & Partners for a full refund or an exchange.
Customers are told to contact John Lewis on 03456 049 049 (09.00-17.00 Monday to Friday) for further information. The retailer has apologised, stating: “We’re very sorry that it has been necessary to recall this product, and for the inconvenience caused.”
the Office for Product Safety and Standards state that the product “does not meet the requirements” of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.
TK MAXX
Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette sold by TK Maxx has been recalled as it presents a risk to consumers health as it contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, also known as Lyral or HICC.
Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette sold in TK Maxx(Image: TK Maxx)
Product name: Byblos Blu Happy Hour Eau De Toilette
Product description: Description Eau de toilette sold in a clear bottle and light green cardboard box
Risk type: Health alert
TJK Style Numbers: 898378, 898370, 898365
The product presents a risk to consumers health due to the fact it contains Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde, also known as Lyral or HICC. This is not authorised for use in cosmetics manufactured in Europe due to the risk of allergic reaction in sensitised individuals.
It does not meet the requirements of Regulation (EC) 1223/2009. The product has been recalled from end users by TK Maxx. If you have purchased this product stop using it “immediately” and return to any TK Maxx store.
Decathlon
TRIBORD Lifejacket Harness sold by Decathlon presents a “serious risk” of drowning as under certain conditions, the bladder may become punctured, resulting in reduced buoyancy.
TRIBORD Lifejacket Harness sold by Decathlon has been recalled(Image: Office for Product Safety and Standards)
Product name: Personal protective equipment (PPE) – Life Jacket
Brand: TRIBORD
Barcode: 3608390327027
Model: 8801769
Article code: 4855900
Product description: Lifejacket harness in grey and black. Affected products sold between 1st March 2025 – 10th June 2025
The product presents a serious risk of drowning as under certain conditions (such as repeated impacts), the bladder may become punctured, which could result in reduced buoyancy.
The product does not meet the requirements of Regulation 2016/425 or the Personal Protective Equipment (Enforcement) Regulations 2018.
The Office for Product Safety and Standards recommends you stop using this product immediately and return it as soon as possible to your nearest Decathlon store for a full refund.
Poundland
Pepco Bbe Frotte Blue Cap sold by Poundland has been recalled as it presents a risk of choking as the button on the top of the cap can easily detach.
Pepco Bbe Frotte Blue Cap sold by Poundland has been recalled(Image: Pepco)
Type: Clothing, textiles and fashion items – Headwear
Brand: Pepco
Barcode: 5045731150841 & 5045731150858
Style number: 875186
Product description: A pale blue cap with a button on the top
The product presents a risk of choking as the button on the cap can detach. A young child may put the small part in their mouth and choke. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
The cap has been taken off shelves and customers are advised to stop using it “immediately” and return it to stores for a full refund.
