Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
CPSC recall 09331 · announced August 27, 2009 · Ikea Home Furnishings · 500 units affected
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.
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.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): No injuries were reported.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.
Consumer contact: For more information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.ikea-usa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.