Well that's a downer. In response to multiple child deaths resulting from their distinctive particleboard units tipping over, IKEA is offering a full refund or a free wall-mounting kit for any MALM dresser or chest, and additional models, made between January 2002 and June 2016. In total, that affects more than 35 million pieces of furniture sold in the U.S. and Canada.
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), the unstable units pose "a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or serious injuries to children." Last year, after two reported child deaths in 2014, IKEA announced that it would offer wall-anchoring repair kits to owners for free. Two additional deaths after the 2015 announcement prompted IKEA to go full-recall, asking consumers to stop using the units entirely, and keep them away from children.
According to the CPSC, one child dies every two weeks from furniture or TVs tipping over, and one is injured every 24 minutes. More information is available here.
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"According to the CPSC, one child dies every two weeks from furniture or TVs tipping over, and one is injured every 24 minutes." this seems shocking to me...
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