IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 16226 · Jul 14, 2016 · Ikea
80,000
units affected
80,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16226
- Date
- Jul 14, 2016
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 80,000
- Product
- Safety gates and safety gate extensions
- Product type
- Gates (Safety)
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves IKEA PATRULL, PATRULL FAST and PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates and safety gate extensions. The gates and gate extensions are white, made of beech wood or steel and plastic. The pressure-mounted gates open both inward and outward. They measure about 28 ¾ inches high with an adjustable width from about 28 ¾ inches to 34 ¼ inches. The gate extensions measure about 28 ¾ inches high with an adjustable width from about 2 ½ inches to 5 inches. A permanent label is attached to the metal bar at the bottom of the safety gate containing "IKEA" and the article number. Gates with the following article numbers are included in this recall: Model Article Number(s) PATRULL safety gate 702.390.98 PATRULL safety gate extension 602.651.44 PATRULL FAST safety gate (white) 700.377.26, 702.265.19 PATRULL FAST safety gate (beech wood) 300.375.68, 700.989.51, 701.135.98 and 901.919.53 PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate 302.265.21 PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate extension 302.651.45, 902.265.23
What can happen
The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the safety gates and safety gate extensions and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- IKEA has received 55 reports of incidents worldwide, including 10 injuries that resulted in two concussions, and cuts and bruising. Four of the incidents were reported in the U.S. two resulting in cuts and bruising to children.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995 through June 2016 for between $10 and $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled safety gates and safety gate extensions?
Consumers should immediately stop using the safety gates and safety gate extensions and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.