Sofa Burn Claims

If you were one of these purchasers and you suffered from the burns and blisters that were then associated with sitting on the couch then you may be eligible for compensation. If you had to take time off work to deal with these injuries then you may be eligible for compensation. If you incurred any medical expenses to help treat these injuries then you may also be eligible to claim.

What was Sofa Burn?

Sofa Burn was the result of harsh chemicals coming into contact with and causing damage to the skin of anyone who sat on the affected sofas. Dimethyl Fumarate (DMF) was one of the main chemicals used in the process and was one of the most damaging to human skin often results in bad outbreaks of eczema.

Famous high street retailers were affected including Argos and Land of Leather, who retailed the Chinese leather sofas at the time. As many of these sofas are also currently on the second hand market, many of the claims are on-going, to date, claims for Sofa Burn have been among some of the largest claims to UK retailers in history.

What were the effects of Sofa Burn?

Sofa burn had a range of effects on purchasers including:

• Rashes – The main symptom of Sofa Burn was a series of rashes that would appear on the skin. This was a result of the skin’s reaction with the chemicals on the sofa
• Burns – Basic burns were received by many people who sat on the sofas that had been subjected to the chemical sprays
• Eczema – Mainly caused by DMF, eczema is a skin condition that consists of red rashes, painful swelling and itchy skin
• Blistering – Blistering was caused in some cases from the chemical burns.

How can I claim?

If you have been a victim of Sofa Burn and have suffered through a loss of income or through high medical expenses, then you may be eligible to make a claim for personal injury compensation. The Legal Request team can work with you to help you identify you claim areas and to give you the compensation that you are rightfully entitled to.