Chinese imported sofas have caused injury to customers who are now claiming compensation

There have been many reported incidents of people suffering from severe skin complaints after purchasing furniture from some of Britains best known stores.

Argos and other major retailers have become embroiled in a consumer class action that centres around an allegedly flawed manufacturing process. Chemical residue appears to have been left on the leather material and this for some has led to severe skin complaints.

Many of the sufferers are now proceeding with compensation claims because their injuries were so severe.

If you have suffered from a rash, blistering, burns or similar injuries in these circumstances, you might be able to make a personal injury claim and should get in touch with The Claims Connection by calling 0800 0322210

Argos are currently looking into the manufacturing process but they have tried to collect and replace any sofa's purchased where customers have reported suffering from the associated skin problems. They are making no admissions of liability and at this point the cause of the reported chemical reaction is not known.

Investigations continue. More details will follow on this website

UPDATE 10th June 2008

More sofa incidents in Leeds have been reported. A BABY was hospitalised for a week when his skin was covered in burns after a suspected allergic reaction to a sofa bought at Homebase. Six-month-old Charlie Mather, from Adel, Leeds, is now covered in bandages to protect his skin, and doctors have given mum Danielle eight different creams to apply to his body each day and medication to help him sleep. He is a suspected victim of "sofa burns" - rashes, welts and blistering - thought to have been caused by anti-mould agents used on a variety of leather sofas

UPDATE 4th June 2008

A man from Leeds was hospitalised following a severe reaction to an anti-mould agent which triggered a serious blood and skin infection. Jamie Wilson of Osmondthorpe puchased a Bari leather sofa from Land of Leather. There are said to be more than 1000 claims outstanding against Argos and other stores resulting from people suffering similar adverse reactions - although Mr Wilson's case seems to be at the extreme end of the scale.

Argos has apparently written to all its known customers who purchased leather sofa's and chairs from the range thought to be affected. A Chinese firm has been implicated and action has been taken by Trading Standards.