Reported Jul 14, 2016
IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard
IKEA North America Services LLC of Conshohocken, Pa.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the safety gates and safety gate extensions and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Firm contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link on the top or bottom of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Safety gates and safety gate extensions
- Amount recalled
- About 80,000 (in addition, about 28,000 were sold in Canada). The PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates were previously recalled in May 2015.
Where it was sold
Sold at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995 through June 2016 for between $10 and $60..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: IKEA has received 55 reports of incidents worldwide, including 10 injuries that resulted in two concussions, and cuts and bruising. Four of the incidents were reported in the U.S. two resulting in cuts and bruising to children.
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