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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 30, 2008Serious
IKEA to Repair Chest of Drawers
Check whether yours is affected, then follow the instructions below.
What’s wrong
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
The product
The recalled KVIBY Chest is white with 4 drawers and 6 glass knobs. The recall includes chests with article number 201-080-90 and a date stamp of 0817 (first two digits indicate the year; the second two digits indicate the week) or earlier. The article number and date stamp are located on a label attached to the underside of the chest. KVIBY chests with a date stamp of 0818 and later have improved replacement knobs and screws and are not included in the recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 5,000 (an additional 26,000 were sold outside of the U.S.)
- Recall date
- September 30, 2008
- Brand
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- IKEA has received three reports of laceration injuries requiring medical attention. An additional 11 injuries occurred outside of the U.S.
IKEA stores nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for about $300.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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