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CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Glass-Door Wall Cabinets Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

Reported: September 24, 2004 Initiated: September 24, 2004 #04222

Product Description

The glass-door wall cabinets have "BERTBY," the product article number (380.472.10) and supplier number (14709) written on a label on the underside of the bottom panel or on the top side of the top panel. The cabinets are about 67 inches high.

Reason for Recall

Some of these glass-door wall cabinets have the wrong sized screws for the safety bracket, which can result in the cabinet not being properly secured to the wall. The cabinets can fall and injure nearby consumers.

Remedy

IKEA is offering a free repair kit. Consumers should contact IKEA to determine if their wall cabinet needs this repair.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
The glass-door wall cabinets have "BERTBY," the product article number (380.472.10) and supplier number (14709) written on a label on the underside of the bottom panel or on the top side of the top panel. The cabinets are about 67 inches high.. Recalled by IKEA Home Furnishings, of Plymouth Meeting, Pa.. Units affected: About 25,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Some of these glass-door wall cabinets have the wrong sized screws for the safety bracket, which can result in the cabinet not being properly secured to the wall. The cabinets can fall and injure nearby consumers.
What should consumers do?
IKEA is offering a free repair kit. Consumers should contact IKEA to determine if their wall cabinet needs this repair.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 24, 2004. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 04222.