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IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard

Category
Units Affected
5,000
Recall Date
September 30, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Laceration
Ikea Stores Nationwide From August 2007 Through July 2008 For About $300. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4491.

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.

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4491.

Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Ikea Stores Nationwide From August 2007 Through July 2008 For About $300. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.

Consumer Contact (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4491.

For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com

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Ikea Stores Nationwide From August 2007 Through July 2008 For About $300. Recall FAQ

Ikea Stores Nationwide From August 2007 Through July 2008 For About $300. is the subject of a furniture recall: IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard. The notice was published on September 30, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 5,000 units are potentially affected.