IKEA Offers Free Wall Anchoring Repair Kit for Chests and Dressers Due to Tip-over Hazard After Two Children Died

Children's and adults chest and dressers

Date of Recall

2015-07-22

CPSC Release Number

15-190

Problem/Hazard

Chests and dressers can tip over if not attached to the wall, posing an entrapment hazard.

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with IKEA North America, of Conshohocken, Pa, is announcing a repair program that includes a free wall anchoring kit, for their MALM 3- and 4-drawer chests and two styles of MALM 6- drawer chests, and other chests and dressers.  The chests and dressers can pose a tip-over hazard if not securely anchored to the wall.

Consumer Contact

IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at

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