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IKEA Recalls Pressure-Mounted Safety Gates Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 15-133 · May 12, 2015 · IKEA

What to doConsumers should stop using the safety gate and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Any PATRULL KLÄMMA /SMIDIG safety gate extensions may also be returned for a full refund. Consumers who want to keep their PATRULL KLÄMMA or SMIDIG safety gate for limited use in a doorway between rooms or at the bottom of a staircase can contact IKEA to receive free updated user instructions and new adhesive warning labels to put on their safety gate.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
15-133 (CPSC)
Recall date
May 12, 2015
Brand
IKEA
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 58,000 in U.S. and 17,000 in Canada
Made in
Denmark
Last updated by CPSC
July 14, 2016

What was recalled

These safety gates are white, made of steel and plastic, and measure about 29 inches high with an adjustable width from about 29 inches to 34 inches. The gate has a spring mechanism that fits between the two sides of the door frame to hold the gate in place. A permanent label is attached to the metal bar at the bottom of the safety gate containing an article number. Gates with the following article numbers are recalled: 302-265-21 500-375-67 501-919-50 655-517-10 700-989-65 901-136-01

Is my product affected?

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  • PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates · About 58,000 in U.S. and 17,000 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995 through February 2015 for about $35.; IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Penn..

Injuries or incidents reported

There have been 18 incidents worldwide, including three incidents in which children have been injured as a result of falling down stairs. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.

Consumer contact

IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link on the top or bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

IKEA appears in 42 CPSC recalls on record. See all IKEA recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 20 recalls in the smoke alarms and home safety category, 4 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates (About 58,000 in U.S. and 17,000 in Canada units). These safety gates are white, made of steel and plastic, and measure about 29 inches high with an adjustable width from about 29 inches to 34 inches.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should stop using the safety gate and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Any PATRULL KLÄMMA /SMIDIG safety gate extensions may also be returned for a full refund. Consumers who want to keep their PATRULL KLÄMMA or SMIDIG safety gate for limited use in a doorway between rooms or at the bottom of a staircase can contact IKEA to receive free updated user instructions and new adhesive warning…

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