IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests or Return for Refund

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This CPSC action (record #20085) was formally reported on March 4, 2020. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. IKEA Distribution Services Inc., of Conshohocken Pa. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 820,000 (in addition, about 150,000 were sold in Canada) units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.

The documented reason for this recall is: 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 Augu… Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: 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 … — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

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