CPSC2014-01-29
IKEA Expands Recall of Junior Beds that Pose Laceration Hazard
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Hazard
The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break in use, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds and contact IKEA to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from July 2005 through May 2013 for between $60 and $90.
Affected count
About 3,500 (22,000 units were previously recalled for repair in August 2013)
Injuries reported
IKEA has received one additional report from the UK of a metal rod on a SNIGLAR bed breaking. A child received a small scratch to the arm from the broken metal rod.
Manufactured in
Poland, Bosnia Herzegovina, Romania
Remedy type
Repair
Products
KRITTER and SNIGLAR Junior Beds
Consumer contact
IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link on the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/IKEA-Expands-Recall-of-Junior-Beds-that-Pose-Laceration-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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