IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds

CPSC Recall #09-331 — August 26, 2009

Recall #09-331 Date: August 26, 2009 Remedy: Replace

Product

IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-bed frame has article number 801-215-12, supplier number 20789 with date stamps (YYWW) 0845 through 0927 located on a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame. The mattress topper is not affected by this recall.

Hazard

The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.

Incidents / Injuries

No injuries were reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and cushions and contact IKEA or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store to arrange free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions.

Units Affected

About 500

Sold At

IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.

Manufactured In

Mexico