September 30, 2008
IKEA is rcalling about 5,000 KVIBY chests of drawers.
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
IKEA has received three reports of laceration injuries requiring medical attention. An additional 11 injuries occurred outside of the U.S., where an additional 26,000 of the units were sold.
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.
The chests were sold at IKEA stores nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for about $300. They were made in Denmark.
Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
