Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
Recall 09331 · Aug 27, 2009 · IKEA Home Furnishings
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09331
- Date
- Aug 27, 2009
- Company
- IKEA Home Furnishings
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds
- Product type
- Beds/Cots
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-bed frame has article number 801-215-12, supplier number 20789 with date stamps (YYWW) 0845 through 0927 located on a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame. The mattress topper is not affected by this recall.
What can happen
The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and cushions and contact IKEA or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store to arrange free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ikea karlstad sofa-beds?
Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and cushions and contact IKEA or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store to arrange free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions.
What is the hazard?
The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to 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.