Argos has alerted parents to stop using certain Mamas & Papas safety seat because of worries they might not protect kids throughout a crash.
The seller provided an urgent recall for the products after tests suggested the car seat can crack in a collision.
The designs concerned are: Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1 Black (Argos catalogue number 297/7526); Mamas & Papas Mercury Group 1 Grey (Argos brochure 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 brochure number 245/4829).
Argos stated in a declaration: “If you have actually bought any of the above seats, you should instantly stop using the item and return the safety seat to your local Argos shop for a complete refund. We wish to thank you for your cooperation and apologise for any trouble caused by this recall.”