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Argos recalls Mamas & Papas child car seats | Argos recalls Mamas & Papas child car seats |
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Argos has warned parents to stop using certain Mamas & Papas car seats because of fears they may not protect children during a crash. | |
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The retailer issued an urgent recall for the products after tests suggested the car seat could crack in a collision. | The retailer issued an urgent recall for the products after tests suggested the car seat could crack in a collision. |
The models concerned are: Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1 Black (Argos catalogue number 297/7526); Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1 Grey (Argos catalogue number 411/9100); Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1-2-3 Black (Argos catalogue number 305/6037); Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1, 2, 3 Grey (Argos catalogue number 397/9530) Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 2-3 Black and Grey (Argos catalogue number 245/4829). | The models concerned are: Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1 Black (Argos catalogue number 297/7526); Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1 Grey (Argos catalogue number 411/9100); Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1-2-3 Black (Argos catalogue number 305/6037); Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1, 2, 3 Grey (Argos catalogue number 397/9530) Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 2-3 Black and Grey (Argos catalogue number 245/4829). |
Argos said in a statement: “If you have purchased any of the above seats, you should immediately stop using the product and return the car seat to your local Argos store for a full refund. We wish to thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused by this recall.” | Argos said in a statement: “If you have purchased any of the above seats, you should immediately stop using the product and return the car seat to your local Argos store for a full refund. We wish to thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any inconvenience caused by this recall.” |