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PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates

Published May 12, 2015

Summary

CPSC records recall 15133, published May 12, 2015. Reported units: About 58,000 in U.S. and 17,000 in Canada.

What's the hazard

The friction between the wall and the pressure-mounted safety gate is insufficient to hold the gate in its intended position, posing a fall hazard. In addition, the lower metal bar can be a tripping hazard.

What to do

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 labels to put on their safety gate.

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Recall details

Brand
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Penn.
Distributor
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995 through February 2015 for about $35.
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates recalled?

Yes. CPSC published recall 15133 on May 12, 2015. Reported hazard: The friction between the wall and the pressure-mounted safety gate is insufficient to hold the gate in its intended position, posing a fall hazard. In addition, the lower metal bar can be a tripping hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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 labels to put on their safety gate.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Penn..

View official CPSC notice(opens on cpsc.gov)