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InjurySeptember 30, 2008CPSC #08414

IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Furniture
Units affected
5,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

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

Injuries

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

Made in

Denmark

Where it was sold

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

Photos

Recalled Chest of Drawers and Glass Knob
View official CPSC recall

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