IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced September 30, 2008 CPSC #08414

Quick answer

IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #08414, announced on September 30, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. contact ikea to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.. Affected brand: IKEA Home Furnishings.

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

IKEA Home Furnishings

Remedy

Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.

Recall date

September 30, 2008

Categories

Furniture (Miscellaneous)

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08414?

CPSC recall #08414 covers IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on September 30, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #08414?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08414 is consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. contact ikea to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/IKEA-Recalls-to-Repair-Chest-of-Drawers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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