Safestyle controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2023
Customer disruption following administration
The company's administration left some customers uncertain about unfinished work, installation certification and warranty coverage. The transfer of selected assets to Anglian Home Improvements did not automatically resolve every customer's documentation or remediation position.
2018
Fine for aggressive sales practices
Sheffield Crown Court fined Safestyle £120,000 after hearing allegations that employees used unlawful business practices to pressure homeowners.
2011
Consumer-protection prosecution
Safestyle was convicted under the Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008 after representatives repeatedly visited a consumer who had asked them not to return. The company received a £4,000 fine and was ordered to pay £18,000 in costs.
2007
ASA ruling on deferred-payment advertising
The Advertising Standards Authority found a Safestyle advertisement misleading in two respects concerning “buy now, pay next year” credit terms and ruled that it should not be broadcast again.
2003
Criticism of sales-representative techniques
A Sunday Mirror report criticized Safestyle UK's sales techniques and alleged that representatives used methods capable of pressuring customers.