CPSCGeneral Alert
IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: September 30, 2008Recall ID: 08414Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
KVIBY Chests
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/IKEA-Recalls-to-Repair-Chest-of-Drawers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/52db752e0fa84b23a40d38bef6366e21.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Chest of Drawers and Glass Knob |
| Hazards › Name | The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | IKEA has received three reports of laceration injuries requiring medical attention. An additional 11 injuries occurred outside of the U.S. |
| Products › Name | KVIBY Chests |
| Products › Type | Furniture (Miscellaneous) |
| Products › Category I D | 1962 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 5,000 (an additional 26,000 were sold outside of the U.S.) |
| Recall I D | 4491 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail. |
| Retailers › Name | IKEA stores nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for about $300. |
| Recall Date | 2008-09-30T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 08414 |
| Manufacturers › Name | IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Denmark |