CPSC2014-01-29
IKEA Expands Recall of Junior Beds that Pose Laceration Hazard
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
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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