CPSCAugust 27, 2009

Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard recall

Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA

Why was Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For more information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.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
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds
Company
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Quantity
About 500
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.
Recall date
August 27, 2009
Incidents / injuries
No injuries were reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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.

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