CPSC recall · Reported March 4, 2020
IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests or Return for Refund
The recalled chest is unstable if it is not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that may result in death or serious injuries to children. Additionally, KU…
Ikea Distribution Services Inc., of Conshohocken Pa. recalled This recall involves the KULLEN 3-drawer chest. The chest is 28 3/8 inches tall, sold in ….
IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urg… was recalled by Ikea Distribution Services Inc., of Conshohocken Pa. in March 4, 2020. Reason: The recalled chest is unstable if it is not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the KULLEN 3-drawer chest if not properly anchore…. Verify recall #20085 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Ikea Distribution Services Inc., of Conshohocken Pa. issued this CPSC recall-The recalled chest is unstable if it is not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that….
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- March 4, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20085 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
This recall involves the KULLEN 3-drawer chest. The chest is 28 3/8 inches tall, sold in black-brown or birch colors, and weighing approximately 45 pounds. The article numbers for the KULLEN 3-drawer chest are 600-930-58 (birch), 501-637-54 (black-brown), and 803-221-34 (black-brown). A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, IKEA logo, country of origin and "KULLEN" are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel.
Reason for recall
The recalled chest is unstable if it is not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that may result in death or serious injuries to children. Additionally, KULLEN 3-drawer chests imported after August 12, 2019 do not comply with the performance requirements of the updated version of the U.S. consensus standard (ASTM 2057-19).
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the KULLEN 3-drawer chest if not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Consumers should contact IKEA for either a full refund or a free wall-attachment (anchor) kit. For refund: IKEA will accept in-store returns or arrange for free pick up of the chests for a full refund. For wall-attachment (anchor) kit: Consumers can order a free wall-attachment (anchor) kit. Consumers can install the anchor themselves or IKEA will provide a one-time, free in-home installation service, upon request.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20085 |
| Date reported | March 4, 2020 |
| Date initiated | March 4, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Ikea Distribution Services Inc., of Conshohocken Pa. |
| Affected scope | About 820,000 (in addition, about 150,000 were sold 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 KULLEN 3-drawer chest if not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area …
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