CPSC recall · Reported September 30, 2008
IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Ikea Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. recalled The recalled KVIBY Chest is white with 4 drawers and 6 glass knobs. The recall includes c….
IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Ikea Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. in September 30, 2008. Reason: The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to…. Remedy: Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA t…. Verify recall #08414 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ikea Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to….
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- agency class
- September 30, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08414 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08414 |
| Date reported | September 30, 2008 |
| Date initiated | September 30, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Ikea Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 5,000 (an additional 26,000 were sold outside of the U.S.) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and scr…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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