Previously reported deaths with other model IKEA chests and dressers include: died after an unanchored MALM 3-drawer chest tipped over and trapped him between the dresser drawers. September 2011: A 2-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Va.died after an unanchored MALM 6-drawer chest tipped over fatally pinning him against his bed. February 2014: A 2-year-old boy from West Chester, Pa.died after he became trapped beneath an unanchored MALM 3-drawer chest that tipped over. June 2014: A 23-month-old boy from Snohomish, Wash.died after an unanchored MALM 6-drawer chest fell on top of him. February 2016: A 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minn.
Previously reported deaths with MALM dressers or chests include: after he became trapped beneath an unanchored MALM 3-drawer chest that tipped over. The most recent reported death in May 2017 involved a 2-year-old boy in Buena Park, Calif.There have been eight reports of child tip-over related deaths with the recalled chests and dressers. In addition, IKEA has received 113 reports of tip-overs with other recalled IKEA chests and dressers, including 53 reports of injuries to children: Incidents/Injuries: IKEA has received 186 reports of tip-over incidents involving the MALM chests and dressers, including 91 reports of injuries to children. Since 1996, IKEA chests and dressers have been labeled to identify IKEA, the model name and the manufacturing date. A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, IKEA logo, country of origin and “MALM” are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel. The MALM chests and dressers are constructed of particleboard or fiberboard and are white, birch (veneer), medium brown, black-brown, white stained oak (veneer), oak (veneer), pink, turquoise, grey, grey-turquoise, lilac, green, brown stained ash (veneer), and black. The recalled children’s chests and dressers are taller than 23.5 inches recalled adult chests and dressers are taller than 29.5 inches.
The recalled children’s and adult chests and dressers include the MALM 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer and three 6-drawer models and other non-MALM models. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14). units has been revised downward from June 2016.)ĭescription: This recall reannouncement involves MALM and other IKEA chests and dressers that do not comply with the requirements of the U.S. Units: About 17.3 million (Based on updated information from IKEA, the number of U.S. Consumers with chests and dressers manufactured prior to January 2002 are eligible for a partial store credit.Ĭonsumer Contact: IKEA toll-free at 86 anytime, or online at or for more information and to participate in the recall.Ĩ child fatalities have been reported Act now to make sure your home is safe.
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IKEA will pick up the recalled dressers free of charge or provide a one-time, free in-home wall-anchoring service for consumers upon request. Contact IKEA for a choice between two options: refund or a free wall-anchoring kit. Hazard: The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards that can result in injuries or death to children.Ĭonsumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest or dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it in an area that children cannot access. Name of Product: Children’s and adult chests and dressers
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