IKEA to Repair Chest of Drawers recall: Laceration Hazard
IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was IKEA to Repair Chest of Drawers recalled?
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- KVIBY Chests
- Company
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 5,000 (an additional 26,000 were sold outside of the U.S.)
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for about $300.
- Recall date
- September 30, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- IKEA has received three reports of laceration injuries requiring medical attention. An additional 11 injuries occurred outside of the U.S.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.