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Product recall · CPSCAugust 27, 2009Serious
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and cushions and contact IKEA or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store to arrange free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions.
Who to contact: For more information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.ikea-usa.com
The product
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-bed frame has article number 801-215-12, supplier number 20789 with date stamps (YYWW) 0845 through 0927 located on a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame. The mattress topper is not affected by this recall.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- August 27, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- No injuries were reported.
IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.
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: “Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA”
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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