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IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard

Recall 16-226 · July 14, 2016 · IKEA

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the safety gates and safety gate extensions and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-226 (CPSC)
Recall date
July 14, 2016
Brand
IKEA
Category
Smoke alarms and home safety
Products
Safety gates and safety gate extensions
Hazard
Fall Hazard
Hazard type
Falls and tip-overs
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 80,000 (in addition, about 28,000 were sold in Canada). The PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates were previously recalled in May 2015.
Made in
Denmark
Last updated by CPSC
July 14, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves IKEA PATRULL, PATRULL FAST and PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates and safety gate extensions. The gates and gate extensions are white, made of beech wood or steel and plastic. The pressure-mounted gates open both inward and outward. They measure about 28 ¾ inches high with an adjustable width from about 28 ¾ inches to 34 ¼ inches. The gate extensions measure about 28 ¾ inches high with an adjustable width from about 2 ½ inches to 5 inches. A permanent label is attached to the metal bar at the bottom of the safety gate containing "IKEA" and the article number. Gates with the following article numbers are included in this recall: Model Article Number(s) PATRULL safety gate 702.390.98 PATRULL safety gate extension 602.651.44 PATRULL FAST safety gate (white) 700.377.26, 702.265.19 PATRULL FAST safety gate (beech wood) 300.375.68, 700.989.51, 701.135.98 and 901.919.53 PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate 302.265.21 PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate extension 302.651.45, 902.265.23

Is my product affected?

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  • Safety gates and safety gate extensions · About 80,000 (in addition, about 28,000 were sold in Canada). The PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates were previously recalled in May 2015. 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 June 2016 for between $10 and $60.; IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

IKEA has received 55 reports of incidents worldwide, including 10 injuries that resulted in two concussions, and cuts and bruising. Four of the incidents were reported in the U.S. two resulting in cuts and bruising to children.

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?

Safety gates and safety gate extensions (About 80,000 (in addition, about 28,000 were sold in Canada). The PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates were previously recalled in May 2015. units). This recall involves IKEA PATRULL, PATRULL FAST and PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates and safety gate extensions.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fall Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the safety gates and safety gate extensions and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

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