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IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard

U.S. CPSCCutsSold on IKEASep 30, 2008
Recalled Chest of Drawers and Glass Knob
Recalled Chest of Drawers and Glass Knob

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.

Incidents & injuries

IKEA has received three reports of laceration injuries requiring medical attention. An additional 11 injuries occurred outside of the U.S.

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.

Sold on

IKEA stores nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for about $300.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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