Ikea recall Lock and Hyby lampshades over injury concerns

Have you been shopping at IKEA, and got yourself the glass Lock and Hyby lampshades? Well, you might need to return them, as there’s a recall on them over fears that they’re going to fall from your ceiling and end up cutting you open, like you’ve been set upon by a rubbish hooligan.

The Lock and Hyby glass lampshades have reportedly caused 224 incidents around the world. IKEA have said: “We have received reports that Lock and Hyby ceiling lamp shades have fallen. In order to safeguard customers and avoid further incidents we are recalling the products.”

They look like this.

They say: “IKEA urges customers who have a LOCK or HYBY ceiling lamp to immediately remove it and bring it back to any IKEA store where they will receive a full refund.”

“IKEA has received customer reports of ceiling lamp glass shades falling. In a few cases medical treatment was required and one customer reportedly needed stitches.”

“IKEA takes product safety very seriously. All our products are tested to and comply with applicable testing standards and legislation. In spite of this we have received reports that LOCK and HYBY ceiling lamps have fallen. In order to safeguard customers and avoid further incidents we are recalling the products for a full refund.”

“The LOCK and HYBY ceiling lamps have been sold in all IKEA markets, LOCK since 2002 and HYBY since 2012. LOCK and HYBY ceiling lamps can be returned to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required for a full refund. For more information, please visit www.IKEA.uk or contact IKEA 0203 645 0010.”

source: bitterwallet.com

Green and Italian Novamobili opens at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig

Italians have long been revered for their food and most especially artworks—may it be paintings, sculptures or architecture. And just as their artistry in these areas, Italians are also known in the art of furniture making.

Filipinos can now shop for top Italian-made furniture as Novamobili, one of the top Italian furniture companies in Europe which was established in 1967 by Alfredo Batistelli, opened their flagship store in the country last month.





Located at Bonifacio High Street in Taguig City, the Novamobili showroom, the seventh in Asia, features Italian-made contemporary furniture designs.

“We are very excited to introduce Novamobili, one of the premiere Italian furniture brands to the Philippine market. Novamobili stands for “new furniture”, representing current design trends and technologies,” Jaime Daez, Managing Director of Novamobili Philippines.

Targeting a wide clientele, Daez said that most of their products will appeal to individuals whose ages range from 30-50 years old since their furniture features young and modern yet timeless designs. The furniture brand also targets expatriates living in the metro.

“The Philippine economy is booming…there’s a significant expat community here, and we want to also tap into that,” Daez said




The pride of Novamobili

The brand takes pride in producing 100% Italian-made furniture wherein materials from the wood to the leather are all from Italy, according to Dario Reicherl, Director for Asia Pacific of Novamobili-Battistella Group.

“Novamobili is also famous for coordination,” added Reicherl explaining that they do not just sell furniture but also mood and style by coordinating every color, finish and atmosphere.

Apart from offering contemporary designs Novamobili also presents multifunctional furniture which is practical and space-saving at the same time which can be seen in their products such as extendable tables and sofas that can be converted into beds.

Clients who want to avail of their products can also customize their desired items as Novamobili recognizes the active participation of customers in designing their homes.




Green furniture

Besides its contemporary designs, Novamobili also assures clients that all their products are not harmful to their health as they use a water-based lacquering system that reduces atmospheric pollutant emissions by 95 percent. Their practice of furniture-making also involves a production process that does not require any trees to be cut down in making their panels.

“We also use recycled wood. It’s our choice,” Reicherl said. He also added that even the paper used for printing their catalogues are recycled.

Such green practices, however, do not necessarily have to compromise the quality of the furnitures and the attractiveness of their price points. “Novamobili offers quality craftsmanship at a competitive price, or putting it another way, is a furniture brand that can be considered affordable luxury. Everything is made in Italy from start to finish, but our price level can compete with other foreign furniture brands which outsource most of their manufacturing process in Asia,” Daez said.

source: interaksyon.com

Mandaue Foam: Proudly Cebu-made

Whether it’s your first apartment, a second home or a newly built dream house, the furniture you select should be given serious thought. After all, it’s going to spend a long time with you.

Mandaue Foam Industries has changed the way Filipinos live. Originally engaged in the manufacture of polyurethane foam used in beds, furniture, packaging, garments, insulation and the automotive industry, it now offers a complete line of home items that adhere to the principles of good design, high quality and affordability. It even lets customers customize their furniture to fit their homes.

Mandaue Foam started in 1971 when visionary Rosita Uy first manufactured foam in Cebu. This led to the construction of her first store in the country. Mandaue Foam quickly expanded to the neighboring provinces of Davao, Iloilo, Cagayan de Oro, Bacolod, Butuan and General Santos, bringing quality products straight to home-use customers.

In 2007, Mandaue Foam opened its doors on Ortigas Avenue Extension. The store is equipped with a state-of-the-art foaming machine line. A year later, it opened a second showroom on Quezon Avenue followed by a third one located in Las Piñas City, which also carries a wide range of home and furniture products.

Sensing the need in the market for more comprehensive home stores, Mandaue Foam began to expand and diversify its product lines to include living and dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, built-in cupboards and drawers, lighting equipment, nursery basics, kitchen finishes, blinds and shutters, bathroom fixtures, entertainment units, office furniture, curtain accessories and a lot more.

Driven and full of innovative ideas, Ryan Robinson Uy, following his graduation from Ateneo de Manila University in 2009 with a Bachelor of Arts in Management Economics, has taken the helm of the family business and oversees the operations of the 15 different branches nationwide.

“We want to be part of our customer’s dream home so we give them the freedom of modifying our pieces to match their style, explains Ryan. “We’re able to tailor our sofas, mattresses and wooden furniture to their specific liking and preference. Simply choose a design, fabric and tell us the specifications, and we will take care of the rest,” Ryan says. “This access to our factories not only allows our clients the flexibility of customizing our furniture, it enables us to lower the cost of our products.”

The company also manufactures other products like expandable polystyrene or Styrofoam boxes, polyethylene foam and fruit cap to support the agricultural export and packaging industries — all under one roof.

source: philstar.com