CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Glass-Door Wall Cabinets Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
CPSC recall 04222 · announced September 24, 2004 · Ikea Home Furnishings · 25,000 units affected
The product
The glass-door wall cabinets have "BERTBY," the product article number (380.472.10) and supplier number (14709) written on a label on the underside of the bottom panel or on the top side of the top panel. The cabinets are about 67 inches high.
The hazard
Some of these glass-door wall cabinets have the wrong sized screws for the safety bracket, which can result in the cabinet not being properly secured to the wall. The cabinets can fall and injure nearby consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
IKEA is offering a free repair kit. Consumers should contact IKEA to determine if their wall cabinet needs this repair.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): IKEA has received two reports of cabinets falling. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide, from January 2002 through September 9, 2004, for about $100.
Consumer contact: Contact IKEA at (888) 966-4532 anytime or visit the company's website at www.ikea-usa.com. Consumers also can visit their local IKEA store to pick up the replacement screws and repair instructions.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.