CPSC recall · Reported August 15, 2013
IKEA Recalls Junior Beds Due to Laceration Hazard
The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break in use, posing a laceration hazard.
The CPSC recalled These recalled IKEA junior beds include the KRITTER and SNIGLAR models with a guard rail ….
IKEA Recalls Junior Beds Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in August 15, 2013. Reason: 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 …. Verify recall #13266 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break in use, posing a laceration hazard..
- None
- agency class
- August 15, 2013
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13266 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.
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Product description
These recalled IKEA junior beds include the KRITTER and SNIGLAR models with a guard rail on one side. The pine wood KRITTER beds have animal cut-outs, such as a dog and cat on the headboard and a date stamp of 1114 to 1322 representing the year and week of production (YYWW). The SNIGLAR natural beech wood beds have a white painted fiberboard insert on the headboard and footboard of the bed and a date stamp of 1114 to 1318. The beds measure about 65 inches long by 30 inches wide with a 22 to 26 inch high headboard. The date stamp appears on a label attached to either the headboard or the underside of the bed. Model numbers included in the recall are 600.904.70 for the KRITTER and 500.871.66 for the SNIGLAR, supplier number 15361 (KRITTER) and 19740 or 18157 (SNIGLAR) printed on the same label as the date stamp.
Reason for recall
The metal rod connecting the guard rail to the bed frame can break in use, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds and contact IKEA to receive a free repair kit.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 13266 |
| Date reported | August 15, 2013 |
| Date initiated | August 15, 2013 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 22,000 in U.S. and 18,000 in Canada |
| 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 immediately stop using the recalled KRITTER and SNIGLAR junior beds and contact IKEA to receive a free repair ki…
- Check the recall number (13266) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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