Recalls / 2011-11-01

IKEA Recalls Wardrobe Mirror Doors Due to Laceration Hazard

12026 · Recalled 2011-11-01 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves a wardrobe door with full-length glass mirror with model number 101-604-51, supplier number 12650 and production weeks 1039 through 1048 (YYWW). The product name "PAX AURLAND" and "IKEA" and production week are printed on the rear of the mirror door on the lower edge. The mirror door is made of foil-coated particleboard and the mirror of glass. The mirror is secured with metal fastenings at top and bottom. The mirror door measures about 19½ inches wide, 93 inches high and 7/8 inches thick.

Hazards

The mirror glass can detach unexpectedly from the wardrobe door, fall and shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

IKEA has received reports of 14 incidents, including one minor injury in Europe. No incidents have been reported in the U.S. or Canada.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately contact their local IKEA store for instructions on returning the mirror wardrobe door for a free replacement door.

Products

Name	Model	Units
PAX AURLAND wardrobe mirror doors		About 1,700 in the United States and 500 in Canada

Parties

Importer: IKEA North America Service, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Made in: Sweden
Sold at: IKEA from October 2010 through September 2011 for about $60.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.ikea-usa.com

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Source: CPSC recall 12026. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.