The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18142·Announced 2018-04-18

Primark Recalls Decorative Cushions Due to Fire Hazard

Primark is recalling about 14,500 decorative cushions sold in the northeastern U.S. because they can catch fire if exposed to an ignition source.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard, which is a risk-of-harm product, but the source text explicitly states that no injuries have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Primark US Corp. is recalling about 14,500 decorative cushions due to a fire hazard. The cushions can catch fire if exposed to an ignition source. The recall involves 21 different styles of cushions, including square, rectangular, heart-shaped, unicorn-shaped, and pumpkin-shaped designs in various colors.

The affected cushions were sold at Primark's eight stores in the northeastern U.S. from May 2017 through February 2018 for between $5 and $9. The product code is printed on the label attached to each cushion. No injuries or illnesses have been reported in connection with the use of these cushions.

Consumers should immediately stop using the cushions and return them to a Primark store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact Primark toll-free at 855-215-5829 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.primark.com/en-us and click on “Customer Service” at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Decorative cushions
Manufacturer
Primark US Corp., of Boston, Mass.
Category
Consumer Product — Home Furnishings
Hazard
Affected units
14,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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