KVIBY Chests

Class III - Low Risk

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    (About 5,000 (an additional 26,000 were sold outside of the U.S.))
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

Recall Details

Company:
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Reason for Recall:
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Classification:
Class III - Low Risk

Products that are unlikely to cause any adverse health reaction, but violate FDA regulations.

Status:
ongoing
Hazard:
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy:
Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.

Product Images

KVIBY Chests

Product Information

Full Description:

The recalled KVIBY Chest is white with 4 drawers and 6 glass knobs. The recall includes chests with article number 201-080-90 and a date stamp of 0817 (first two digits indicate the year; the second two digits indicate the week) or earlier. The article number and date stamp are located on a label attached to the underside of the chest. KVIBY chests with a date stamp of 0818 and later have improved replacement knobs and screws and are not included in the recall.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

(About 5,000 (an additional 26,000 were sold outside of the U.S.))

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:

View on CPSC.gov

CPSC Recall Number: 08414

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