Argos recalls five Mamas & Papas car seat models over urgent safety concerns

'In the event of an accident the car seat shell may crack and therefore not provide the intended level of protection'

Five different Mamas & Papas car seats are included in the product recall (Argos)

Argos is recalling a number of baby car seats after tests revealed they could crack in a crash.

The company found a "potential safety concern" in five models of Mamas and Papas Mercury Group baby car seats.

They have urged parents to check their baby car seats and, if they are among the affected models, return them to Argos and receive a full refund.

The seats included in the recall were all made exclusively for Argos and are listed here.

Argos said in a statement: "We have identified a potential safety concern. In the event of an accident the car seat shell may crack and therefore not provide the intended level of protection to the user.

"If you have purchased any of the above seats, you should immediately stop using the product and return the car seat to your local Argos store for a full refund.

"We wish to thank you for your co-operation and apologise for any inconvenience caused by this recall."

Mamas & Papas said in a statement on its website "These car seats are manufactured by Mamas & Papas exclusively for Argos.

"This recall notice does not affect any other Mamas & Papas product."