Safety gates and safety gate extensions
CPSC Recall #16-226 — July 14, 2016
Product
Safety gates and safety gate extensions
Description
The locking mechanism on PATRULL-line safety gates and safety gate extensions can open unexpectedly.
Hazard
The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the safety gates and safety gate extensions and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 80,000 (in addition, about 28,000 were sold in Canada). The PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates were previously recalled in May 2015.
Sold At
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995 through June 2016 for between $10 and $60.
Importer
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Manufactured In
Denmark