IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-09-30 · 08414
Hazards
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
08414
Date
2008-09-30
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
KVIBY Chests
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Retailer(s)
IKEA stores nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for about $300.
Country of manufacture
Denmark
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.