Fashion and furnishings retailer Next has issued a product recall on a fleece cushion over potential fire safety risks.

The Office for Product Safety and Standards issued a recall on the Grey Teddy Fleece Cushion sold by Next after presenting a risk of fire.

The product, which is manufactured in the UK, is a cuddle cushion made with fleece material in grey.

The product has been recalled from end users, with the recall stating: “The Grey Teddy Fleece Cuddle Cushion does not comply with the fire and furnishing regulations and the product is not fire retardant compliant.

“The product does not meet the requirements of the Furniture and Furnishings (Fire) (Safety) Regulations 1988.”

Next stated: “We’ve identified a problem with the above item. It’s come to light that the Grey Teddy Fleece Cuddle Cushion does not comply with the fire & furnishing regulations and the product is not FR (fire retardant) compliant.

“As the Grey Teddy Fleece Cuddle Cushion doesn’t meet our strict technical specifications, we’ve taken the precaution of recalling them and request that you return the item to us immediately for a full refund.”