Recalls / 2004-09-24
CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Glass-Door Wall Cabinets Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated
04222 · Recalled 2004-09-24 · CPSC page
Description
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
IKEA has received two reports of cabinets falling. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy
IKEA is offering a free repair kit. Consumers should contact IKEA to determine if their wall cabinet needs this repair.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| BERTBY Glass-Door Wall Cabinets | About 25,000 |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- IKEA Home Furnishings
- Made in
- Italy
- Sold at
- IKEA, 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: CPSC recall 04222. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.