Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
Recalled August 27, 2009 · CPSC recall 09331 · Violation
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.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 500
Incidents / injuries
No injuries were reported.
Description
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 to do
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.
Contact
For more information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.ikea-usa.com
Product
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds
Distributed by
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Retailers
IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.
Made in
Mexico
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →