IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-09-30). Hazards: laceration. About 5,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08414 |
| Published | 2008-09-30 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Furniture (Miscellaneous) |
| Products | KVIBY Chests |
| Firm named in the title | IKEA |
| Firms | IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Denmark |
| Units (US) | 5,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | IKEA stores nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for about $300. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.
Incidents and injuries
IKEA has received three reports of laceration injuries requiring medical attention. An additional 11 injuries occurred outside of the U.S.
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