CPSC2009-08-27
Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
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.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.
Affected count
About 500
Injuries reported
No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
Mexico
Products
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds
Consumer contact
For more information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.ikea-usa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Violation-of-Federal-Mattress-Flammability-Standard-Prompts-Recall-of-Sofa-bed-Mattresses-by-IKEADon't want to check this manually?
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