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Friday, November 11

Dresser makers pressed to more quickly improve safety standards
Nov 11, 2016 | Philadelphia Inquirer
By Tricia Nadolny

Thursday, November 10

IKEA Issues Recall of 29 Million MALM Model Dressers
Nov 10, 2016 | Legal Reader
By Susanna Leighton

Wednesday, November 9

Following an additional child fatality, IKEA recalls 29 million chests and dressers
Nov 9, 2016 | The Columbus Dispatch
By Scott Gowans
Recalled Ikea Dressers Linked to Another Child Death, CPSC Says
Nov 9, 2016 | Your Lawyer Blog
By Lillian Chu
29 million IKEA chests recalled after 4 deaths due to tip-over hazard
Nov 9, 2016 | WSYX/WTTE

Tuesday, November 8

After Another Child Death, Ikea's Recalling More Dressers
Nov 8, 2016 | WFMY (ABC)
Ikea expands recall on MALM dressers
Nov 8, 2016 | RochesterFirst.com
RECALL: Another death reported from unanchored IKEA dresser
Nov 8, 2016 | Fox 13

Monday, November 7

Fourth child death tied to falling IKEA chest
Nov 7, 2016 | Consumer Affairs
By Mark Huffman
IKEA Malm drawer recalls up to 29 million following fourth child death
Nov 7, 2016 | Cabinet Maker Furniture Industry News
CPSC identifies fourth child fatality tied to Malm tip-overs
Nov 7, 2016 | Furniture Today
By Thomas Russell
UPDATE: Seventh Child's Death Linked to Recalled IKEA Dressers
Nov 7, 2016 | Good Housekeeping
By Samantha Toscano and Caroline Picard
29 Million IKEA Dressers Recalled After 4th Child Death
Nov 7, 2016 | Daily Hornet
By Elizabeth Bradley
Is Your IKEA Dresser A Safety Hazard? Child Deaths Linked To IKEA MALM Dresser.
Nov 7, 2016 | Hipskind & McAninch LLC

Sunday, November 6

IKEA Chest & Dresser Recall Re-issued [US & Canada]
Nov 6, 2016 | Recalls Direct

Saturday, November 5

Feds confirm 7th child death from Ikea dresser tip-over
Nov 5, 2016 | Philadelphia Inquirer
By Tricia Nadolny
IKEA recalls 29 million chests and dressers
Nov 5, 2016 | International Supermarket News
IKEA RECALLED DRESSERS AFTER FOURTH INFANT DEATH
Nov 5, 2016 | Mirror Daily
By John Birks
4th death linked to recalled dressers, chests from IKEA
Nov 5, 2016 | Cosumnes Connection
By Salvatore Jensen
Officials report fourth child death linked to IKEA MALM dresser
Nov 5, 2016 | USA Today
By Ashley May

Friday, November 4

BRIEF-U.S. CPSC says Ikea recalls 29 mln MALM and other models of chests, dressers
Nov 4, 2016 | Reuters
Fourth Child’s Death Linked To Recalled IKEA Dressers
Nov 4, 2016 | Consumerist
By Ashlee Kieler
Fourth child fatality associated with Ikea recall of 29 million chests, dressers
Nov 4, 2016 | CNBC.com
By Antonio José Vielma
IKEA recalls 29 million chests and dressers because of tip-over dangers following the death of a fourth child
Nov 4, 2016 | Daily Mail
By Valerie Edwards
Death of fourth child linked to IKEA’s ‘MALM’ dresser
Nov 4, 2016 | KXAN (NBC)
Ikea Recall Alert: MALM Dresser Recalled Due to Child Fatality
Nov 5, 2016 | Newport Beach Patch
By Ashley Ludwig
Fourth child death associated with Ikea recall of 29 million chests, dressers
Nov 4, 2016 | WDIV ClickOnDetroit
4th death linked to recalled dressers, chests from IKEA
Nov 4, 2016 | WCBD News 2
By Shawn Cabbagestalk

Friday, November 11

Dresser makers pressed to more quickly improve safety standards

Nov 11, 2016 | Philadelphia Inquirer

By Tricia Nadolny

Safety advocates accused furniture manufacturers Thursday of resisting much-needed changes they say could help reduce the risk of dresser tip-overs, tied to scores of deaths and thousands of injuries each year.
"We don't have to wait for a body count before we change the standard to address obvious hazards," said Don Mays, a product safety consultant.
The accusation came at a meeting in Conshohocken where furniture company representatives, safety advocates, and staff from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission gathered to discuss the industry's standard for dresser stability.
That test requires that dressers stay upright when a 50-pound weight is hung on a drawer, meant to simulate the pull of a small child.
The meeting came a month after the top official at the commission warned the industry to adopt a tougher voluntary standard or face a mandatory one imposed by his agency.
Such a change would likely mean added costs for many dresser manufacturers. About two dozen manufacturers' representatives attended Thursday's meeting, most remaining at odds with safety advocates.
The debate has largely been sparked by the safety commission's review of deaths of toddlers killed when unsecured Ikea dressers toppled onto them. Last week, the agency disclosed a seventh such death.
The furniture representatives said, as they have before, that they do not want to change the standard without proof it is inadequate. They asked for data showing deadly tip-overs involving dressers that meet the current safety guidelines. An Ikea model line involved in several deaths did not meet the industry's self-imposed stability guidelines.
Agency staff maintained that such a request is unrealistic. They said information was limited because it comes mostly from police departments investigating deaths, not trained safety investigators.
Despite the gridlock, the standards committee has undergone some small shifts that could speed the pace of change.
The longtime furniture industry committee chairman, Bill Perdue, was removed last month, sources familiar with the decision said, because he was seen as delaying progress. Perdue, a North Carolina resident who, as head of regulatory affairs for the American Home Furnishings Alliance, is a powerful industry voice, declined to comment on the matter.
Ikea - which recalled 29 million dressers this summer after years selling units that did not pass the test - played an unusually active role at Thursday's meeting.
Jens Ekwall of Ikea was one of the few industry members advocating for a more lifelike stability standard. He said his company had been running such tests on its own products.
The current standard "is a good base," Ekwall told the group. "But it is not representing the real-life situation in our customer's home."
Safety advocates say the standard should be more realistic, suggesting that a stability test should include placing a dresser on a carpet or filling its drawers with material meant to simulate clothing.
At Ekwall's suggestion, the committee created a subgroup to study the issue. But the committee remained strongly divided on other proposed major changes, such as raising the threshold weight in the test from 50 to 60 pounds.
Richard Rosati, the committee's interim chairman, said the group would continue discussions. He said his goal was to improve the voluntary standard so federal regulators do not impose one.

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Thursday, November 10

IKEA Issues Recall of 29 Million MALM Model Dressers

Nov 10, 2016 | Legal Reader

By Susanna Leighton

After another child fatality, bringing the total number to six, home goods giant IKEA has issued a recall of 29 million MALM model dressers, in addition to other models of chests and drawers. When not properly anchored to the wall, the recalled models of both chests and dressers remain unstable and pose a serious tipping risk, which can result in adults and children becoming trapped. Death poses a very real threat to younger children due to the weight of the object.
All consumers are encouraged to stop using the dressers or chests immediately and contact IKEA for either a full refund or a free wall-anchoring kit, depending on when the item was purchased. All chests and dressers made between January 2002 and June 2016 are eligible for a full refund, while those made prior to January 2002 are eligible for a limited store credit toward the purchase of a different item. The dressers and chests designed for adults in question measure higher than 29.5 inches, while the children’s dressers and chests measure higher than 23.5 inches.
In 2015, both the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and IKEA acknowledged two fatal deaths as the result of the MALM model dresser tipping over and crushing the young children by announcing the implementation of a repair program that included a free wall-anchoring kit. The two deaths were believed to have occurred in 2014; the first in February and the second in June. In the February incident, a 2-year-old West Chester, Pennsylvania boy died after a six-drawer MALM chest tipped over, pinning him to his bed. In June of that same year, a Snohomish, Washington boy became trapped under a three-drawer MALM chest that also tipped over, which led to the 23-month-old’s tragic death.
Subsequent to the deaths and proposed safety measures by the CPSC and IKEA, news of further incidents involving the MALM chest’s propensity to tip over were reported, ultimately causing four additional deaths; the most recent occurring in February of 2016. It was later discovered the first tip-over MALM related death took place in 2011 when a 2-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Virginia died after becoming trapped between the drawers of a 3-drawer MALM chest. In addition to the heartbreaking loss of young lives, 41 tip-over events were reported to IKEA, 17 of which involved children between the ages of 19 months and 10 years.
There have also been 41 reports of different model chests and dressers manufactured by IKEA tipping over. In these instances, three children died and 19 were injured. According to data released by the CPSC, a child is injured every 24 minutes in the United States, while one child dies every two weeks due to TV’s or furniture tipping over unexpectedly.
If you currently have an IKEA MALM model (or other model) dresser or chest you would like to return, receive a free-anchoring kit for, or partial store credit, you can contact IKEA directly at 866-856-4532 or visit www.IKEA-USA.com/recallchestsanddressers. Both are available 24-hours a day.
Since 1996, IKEA has placed labels on its chests and dressers identifying the model name and date it was made. The label includes an IKEA logo, a 5-digit supplier number, a 4-digit date stamp, the product name (MALM) and the country of origin. The labels are affixed to either the inside side panel or the underside of the top panel.
If you no longer have the label, you may still contact IKEA if you believe you have a dangerous model dresser or chest and describe the item to better understand your options and safety rating of the piece.Sources:
IKEA recalls 29 million MALM and other models of chests and dressers
Following an Additional Child Fatality, IKEA Recalls 29 Million MALM and Other Models of Chests and Dressers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests and Dressers or Return for Refund
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Wednesday, November 9

Following an additional child fatality, IKEA recalls 29 million chests and dressers

Nov 9, 2016 | The Columbus Dispatch

By Scott Gowans

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), in cooperation with IKEA North America, of Conshohocken, Pa., is announcing the recall of all chests and dressers that do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14). The recalled children’s chests and dressers are taller than 23.5 inches and adult chests and dressers are taller than 29.5 inches. The 29 million units of recalled chests and dressers include: MALM 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer and three 6-drawer models and other children’s and adult chests and dressers. The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or serious injuries to children.

On July 22, 2015, CPSC and IKEA announced a repair program for the chests and dressers that included a free wall-anchoring repair kit for the MALM chests and dressers and other IKEA chests and dressers. CPSC and IKEA were aware of two tragic fatalities involving MALM chests and dressers that occurred prior to the announcement of the repair program:

• In February 2014, a 2-year-old boy from West Chester, Pa. died after a 6-drawer MALM chest tipped over and fatally pinned him against his bed.
• In June 2014, a 23-month-old boy from Snohomish, Wash. died after he became trapped beneath a 3-drawer MALM chest that tipped over.

Subsequent to the July 2015 announcement, CPSC and IKEA learned of additional tip-over incidents, including a February 2016 incident in which a 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minn. died when a MALM 6-drawer chest fell on top of him.

Most recently, CPSC has identified and provided to IKEA a fourth report of a fatality that reportedly occurred in September 2011. A 2-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Va. died after an unanchored MALM 3-drawer chest tipped over, and trapped the child between the dresser drawers.

None of the chests or dressers in the above-listed incidents had been anchored to the wall. In addition to the three deaths, IKEA received reports of 41 tip-over incidents involving the MALM chests and dressers, resulting in 17 injuries to children between the ages of 19 months and 10 years old.

The MALM chests and dressers are constructed of particleboard or fiberboard and are white, birch (veneer), medium brown, black-brown, white stained oak (veneer), oak (veneer), pink, turquoise, grey, grey-turquoise, lilac, green, brown stained ash (veneer), and black. A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, IKEA logo, country of origin and “MALM” are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel.

Since 1996, IKEA chests and dressers have been labeled to identify IKEA, the model name and the manufacturing date.

The recalled MALM chests were sold from 2002 through June 2016 for between $70 and $200.

VIEW RECALLED MALM CHESTS AND DRESSERS HERE:  http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-29-Million-MALM-and-Other-Models-of-Chests-and-Dressers/

IKEA also received 41 reports of tip-overs involving chests and dressers other than MALMs, resulting in the deaths of three children and 19 injuries to children:

• In July 1989, a 20-month-old girl from Mt. Vernon, Va. died after an unanchored GUTE 4-drawer chest tipped over and pinned her against the footboard of a youth bed.
• In March 2002, a 2½-year-old boy from Cranford, N.J. died after an unanchored RAKKE 5-drawer chest tipped over and fatally pinned him to the floor.
• In October 2007, a 3-year-old girl from Chula Vista, Calif. died after a KURS 3-drawer chest tipped over and fatally pinned her to the floor. It is unknown as to whether the dresser was anchored or not.

OTHER RECALLED CHESTS AND DRESSERS

Most of the non-MALM chests and dressers included in this recall are listed on the IKEA website at  www.IKEA-USA.com/recallchestsanddressers

Since 1996, IKEA chests and dressers have been labeled to identify IKEA, the model name and the manufacturing date.

CPSC and IKEA are urging consumers to inspect their recalled IKEA chests and dressers to ensure that they are properly anchored to the wall. Chests and dressers should be properly anchored to the wall whether or not they meet the ASTM standard. Consumers should move any unanchored chests and dressers into storage or other areas where they cannot be accessed by children until the chests and dressers are properly anchored to the wall or removed from the home.
To receive a refund or free wall-anchoring kit for IKEA chests and dressers listed above, visit an IKEA retail store, go to  www.IKEA-USA.com/recallchestsanddressers, or call 866-856-4532 anytime.
A child dies every two weeks and a child is injured every 24 minutes in the U.S. from furniture or TVs tipping over, according to CPSC data.
Why: The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.
How many: About 8 million MALM chests and dressers and 21 million additional children’s and adult chests and dressers in the U.S. (In addition, 6.6 million were sold in Canada)
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest and dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Contact IKEA for a choice between two options: refund or a free wall-anchoring repair kit. Consumers are entitled to a full refund for chests and dressers manufactured between January 2002 and June 2016. Consumers with chests and dressers manufactured prior to January 2002 will be eligible for a partial store credit.
Consumers can order a free wall-anchoring repair kit. Consumers can install the kit themselves or IKEA will provide a one-time, free in-home installation service, upon request. Consumers can reorder the kits throughout the life of their chest and dresser.
For more: Contact IKEA toll-free at 866-856-4532 anytime or online at www.IKEA-USA.com/recallchestsanddressers orwww.IKEA-USA.com and click on Product Recall for more information on how to receive a refund or free wall-anchoring repair kit.

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Recalled Ikea Dressers Linked to Another Child Death, CPSC Says

Nov 9, 2016 | Your Lawyer Blog

By Lillian Chu

A report issued by the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) shows a seventh death occurred from a tipped Ikea dresser. The fatality adds to the six deaths reported when 29 million Ikea dressers were recalled in June. The most recently confirmed case involves a 2-year-old boy in Woodbridge, Virginia who died after a three-drawer Malm dresser toppled onto him in 2011. This Ikea dresser death, like others reported before it, occurred when the dresser was not secured to the wall.
The CPSC reminded consumers to beware of the dangers, stating “Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest and dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access,”
The Malm line of low-cost Ikea dressers was introduced in 2002. The popular model has been linked to three other deaths, one involving a 2-year-old boy in 2014.
The string of deaths resulting from tipped Ikea dressers prompted the CPSC to take a stronger stance against the American furniture industry, The Philadelphia Inquirer reported in September. The safety watchdog said if the industry did not implement stricter safety standards, new regulations would be enforced. The furniture industry currently has a voluntary stability test to determine whether dressers can stand upright if pulled on by children. CPSC chairman Elliot Kaye called this test “severely deficient” and said the agency may mandate one. “It’s time to move forward if industry does not step up now,” said Kaye on a conference call, according to The Philadelphia Inquirer. “We’re serious about this because we’re serious about child safety.”
The personal injury attorneys at Parker Waichman LLP have long fought on behalf of clients who were injured due to allegedly dangerous or defective products.
29 Million Ikea Dressers Recalled in June 2016
In June 2016, Ikea recalled 29 million dressers following a string of deaths. The Swedish furniture company and the CPSC said at the time of the recall that six children had died from toppled dressers. Dozens more were injured. The CPSC urged consumers to remove the recalled dressers from their homes, or fasten them to the walls to prevent tipping. “If you have or think you might have one of these products, please act immediately,” Kaye said at a June news conference. “It is simply too dangerous. I repeat, it is too dangerous to have the recalled furniture in your home unanchored. Especially if you have young children.”
“Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest and dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access.” CPSC warned.

Ikea stated at the time of the recall, “The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.”
The recall affected 8 million Malm dressers and 21 million other children’s and adult’s chests and dressers. In Canada, 6.6 million chests were recalled.
Prior to the recall, Ikea responded to the reported deaths by launching a repair program that provided free wall-anchoring kits for chests and dressers to be secured to the wall.
Concerns over Ikea dressers came to the forefront following the deaths of two toddlers in 2014. Then in February, a six-drawer Malm dresser tipped over and killed a 22-month-old boy in Minnesota. The other deaths occurred throughout the years; a 20-month-old girl in 1989, a 2 ½ year-old boy in 2002 and a 3-year-old girl in 2007. The fatalities involved the GUTE 4-drawer chest, the RAKKE 5-drawer chest and the KURS 3-drawer chest.
With the Malm dressers alone, Ikea received 41 reports of the dresser tipping over resulting in 17 injuries. The youngest of these children was 19 months, the oldest was 10 years old. Chests and dressers affected by the recall “do not meet the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard,” Ikea said.
In January, the parents of a toddler who died due to a tipped Ikea dresser filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Ikea in the Philadelphia Common Pleas Court. The boy died in June 2014 after being pinned under a three-drawer Malm. The child was found by his father, who removed the dresser and quickly called for his wife. The child’s mother performed CPR before the boy was taken to the hospital. The toddler was removed from life support after being on ventilation for four days. The lawsuit alleges that Ikea sold dressers despite knowing that they were unstable. Furthermore, the suit alleges that the furniture fails to meet furniture industry safety standards. Ikea said in an October 2015 statement to The Inquirer that it believes its dressers do not have to meet these standards. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for medical expenses, funeral expenses, their son’s pain and suffering, and the family’s emotional distress.
Previously, another lawsuit was filed on behalf of a 2-year-old who died in West Chester in 2014. Last month, a Philadelphia judge criticized Ikea in this case for failing to obey his order to turn over records to the child’s mother. The plaintiff requested records covering a two year period including photos and videos of internal Ikea dresser testing and correspondence between the furniture company and regulators. Judge John Milton Younge questioned why Ikea is attempting to conceal records already submitted to regulators, stating it “makes one start to wonder”.
“I think you really are protesting too much,” the judge said, according to The Inquirer. Lawyers for Ikea argued that documents should remain confidential because it can have a negative impact if companies think documents submitted to safety regulators could later be used against them. Judge Younge rejected that argument twice, ordering Ikea to turn over the documents by Aug. 19. Rather than complying, Ikea appealed to Superior Court. Judge Younge, noting that Ikea filed the motion after his own deadline passed, called the actions “disrespectful.”
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29 million IKEA chests recalled after 4 deaths due to tip-over hazard

Nov 9, 2016 | WSYX/WTTE

IKEA has recalled 29 million chests after four deaths were reported when they tipped over the past two years regarding various models of the MALM dresser.
The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or serious injuries to children, according to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The dressers included are (Names, Dates Sold Measurements):
MALM 3; 10/2002 to 6/2016; 31½” x 18?” x 30¾”
MALM 4; 6/2002 to 6/2016; 31½” x 18?” x 39½”
MALM 5; 10/2002 to 4/2006; 157/8” x 19” x 481/4"
MALM 6; 6/2002 to 6/2016; 31½” x 18?” x 48?”
MALM 6 LONG; 11/2002 to 6/2016; 63” x 18?” x 30¾”
MALM 6; 4/2006 to 6/2016; 153/4” x 191/8” x 483/8"

This recall comes after a repair program for the chests and dressers was implemented in July 2015, which included a free wall-anchoring repair kit for the MALM chests and dressers and other IKEA chests and dressers. None of the deaths included dressers that were anchored.
The recalled children’s chests and dressers are taller than 23.5 inches and adult chests and dressers are taller than 29.5 inches.
For more information, you can go to the US Consumer Product Safety Commission's website.

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Tuesday, November 8

After Another Child Death, Ikea's Recalling More Dressers

Nov 8, 2016 | WFMY (ABC)

A seventh child has died because of an Ikea dresser, prompting the CPSC to make another recall.
Ikea and the Consumer Product Safety Commission are warning parents the MALM and other chests and dressers are unstable and pose a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard to kids. Recalled IKEA MALM 3-drawer dresser Recalled IKEA MALM 4-drawer dresser Recalled IKEA MALM 5-drawer dresser Recalled IKEA MALM 6-drawer dresser Recalled IKEA MALM 6-drawer dresser Recalled IKEA MALM 6-drawer dresser
The recent recall is after the CPSC discovered another kid died from a dresser falling on them in 2011.
In 2015, Ikea set up a repair program for the MALM chest and dressers when two kids died after the dresser fell on them.
The program includes a free wall-anchoring repair kit. According to Ikea, none of the dressers that killed or injured children were anchored to the wall.
A recall was then issued for 29 million dressers including the MALM and other chests and dressers because of the tipping hazard. Ikea has now reported 7 deaths, 41 reports of tip-overs and 19 injuries to kids.
If you have this dresser or chest you can either get a refund or a repair. For more information on how to get a refund or repair kit, call IKEA at 866-856-4532 or go to their website.

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Ikea expands recall on MALM dressers

Nov 8, 2016 | RochesterFirst.com

About 8 million MALM chests and dressers, sold by Ikea, and 21 million additional children’s and adult chests and dressers in the U.S. have been recalled.
The recalled children’s chests and dressers are taller than 23.5 inches and adult chests and dressers are taller than 29.5 inches. The 29 million units of recalled chests and dressers include: MALM 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer and three 6-drawer models and other children’s and adult chests and dressers.
The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.
The recalled MALM chests were sold from 2002 through June 2016 for between $70 and $200.
On July 22, 2015, CPSC and IKEA announced a repair program for the chests and dressers that included a free wall-anchoring repair kit for the MALM chests and dressers and other IKEA chests and dressers. CPSC and IKEA were aware of two tragic fatalities involving MALM chests and dressers that occurred prior to the announcement of the repair program:
In February 2014, a 2-year-old boy from West Chester, Pa. died after a 6-drawer MALM chest tipped over and fatally pinned him against his bed.
In June 2014, a 23-month-old boy from Snohomish, Wash. died after he became trapped beneath a 3-drawer MALM chest that tipped over.
Subsequent to the July 2015 announcement, CPSC and IKEA learned of additional tip-over incidents, including a February 2016 incident in which a 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minn. died when a MALM 6-drawer chest fell on top of him.
Most recently, CPSC has identified and provided to IKEA a fourth report of a fatality that reportedly occurred in September 2011. A 2-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Va. died after an unanchored MALM 3-drawer chest tipped over, and trapped the child between the dresser drawers.
None of the chests or dressers in the above-listed incidents had been anchored to the wall. In addition to the three deaths, IKEA received reports of 41 tip-over incidents involving the MALM chests and dressers, resulting in 17 injuries to children between the ages of 19 months and 10 years old.

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RECALL: Another death reported from unanchored IKEA dresser

Nov 8, 2016 | Fox 13

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is renewing its call to consumers to anchor certain IKEA dressers involved in a recall after a report of a fourth death of a child.
The recall was issued previously on the MALM dresser, which is unstable if it is not properly anchored the wall and can be a serious tip-over or entrapment hazard. by Taboola Sponsored Links Ad ContentSee How Multitasking Can Affect Workplace ProductivityTravelersThe Best Kept Secret in MattressesBusinessInsider | Helix Sleep
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received a report of a fourth child who died after an unanchored MALM 3-drawer dresser fell over, trapping the two-year-old boy from Virginia between the dresser drawers.
There were 41 other tip-over incidents causing 17 injuries to children between the ages of 19 months and 10-years-old.
The report says none of the dressers or chests in any of the incidents were anchored to the wall and the CPSC is urging people to return the dresser or anchor it.
29 million units are involved in the recall, which include the three-drawer, four-drawer, or five or six drawer models and come in a variety of colors with the word "MALM" printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel.
They were sold between 2002 to June 2016.
IKEA is offering a free wall-anchoring repair kit for anyone who has the recalled MALM chests and dressers or they can receive a refund. Consumers can go to the IKEA website for more information about the recall or call: 866-856-4532.

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Monday, November 7

Fourth child death tied to falling IKEA chest

Nov 7, 2016 | Consumer Affairs

By Mark Huffman

Federal safety officials have updated the IKEA chest and dresser recall with new information that a fourth child was killed five years ago when hit by a tipped-over dresser.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said a two-year-old boy in Woodbridge, Va., was killed in September 2011 when one of IKEA's MALM dressers that wasn't anchored to the wall fell on him.
“Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest and dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access,” the company said in a release. “Contact IKEA for a choice between two options: refund or a free wall-anchoring repair kit.”Additional 29 million chests
About eight million MALM chests and dressers and 21 million children's and adult chests and dressers sold in the U.S. are included in the recall that was initially launched in June.
Consumers with one of the recalled chests can order a free wall-anchoring repair kit that can be professionally installed at no cost to the consumer.
CPSC says the children's chests and dressers included in the recall are more than 23.5 inches tall. The adult chests and dressers are 29.5 inches and taller.Unstable
The recalled products include MALM 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer, and three 6-drawer models, as well as some other children's and adult chests and dressers. The furniture is unstable if it isn't properly anchored to the wall. That, safety officials say, can pose a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can kill or injure children.
The initial recall began in June, when a third death of a child was reported. The MALM chests and dressers are constructed of particleboard or fiberboard and are white, birch (veneer), medium brown, black-brown, white stained oak (veneer), oak (veneer), pink, turquoise, grey, grey-turquoise, lilac, green, brown stained ash (veneer), and black. A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, IKEA logo, country of origin, and “MALM” are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel.
As we reported in August, consumer groups contend that the IKEA furniture is responsible for killing at least six toddlers and injuring 36 others. At the time, the groups called on IKEA to be more aggressive in removing the implicated furniture from homes.
IKEA was also accused of defying a court order that it turn over information to the mother of a two-year-old West Chester, Pa., boy who was killed by an Ikea dresser in 2014.
Over the summer, IKEA began airing a television ad (below), warning parents about the dangers of unsecured chests and demonstrating how to make them safer.

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IKEA Malm drawer recalls up to 29 million following fourth child death

Nov 7, 2016 | Cabinet Maker Furniture Industry News

Swedish furniture giant IKEA has issued a further product recall on its Malm dressers in the US and Canada after the death of a fourth child has been provided by the CPSC.
According to latest findings, published by the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on 4 November 2016, a fourth child died in association with the Malm dresser back in 2011.
The latest development adds to a third child that tragically died earlier this year due to the Malm six-drawer dresser falling on top of him. Two other cases indicate that two children had died in July last year from the same cause.
IKEA Malm dresser
IKEA US and Canada originally recalled around 27 million Malm products back in June this year, but that figure has now grown to 29 million across the six products within the range.
The CPSC report stated: “Most recently, CPSC has identified and provided to IKEA a fourth report of a fatality that reportedly occurred in September 2011. A 2-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Va. died after an unanchored Malm 3-drawer chest tipped over, and trapped the child between the dresser drawers.”
Responding to an enquiry in June, IKEA UK said that it would ‘not’ be recalling any chest of drawers in the UK & Ireland.
An IKEA spokesperson said, “We offer our sincere condolences to the family in Woodbridge, VA affected by this tragedy. The information we have received indicates that the chest of drawers was not attached to the wall.
“Accidents related to furniture tipping over are a serious home safety issue for the entire home furnishing industry and IKEA is committed to taking the lead in addressing this challenge. To us, the safety of our products is our highest priority.
“This additional incident further underscores the need to properly secure chests of drawers to the wall with the included restraints per the assembly instructions.”

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CPSC identifies fourth child fatality tied to Malm tip-overs

Nov 7, 2016 | Furniture Today

By Thomas Russell

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has identified an additional child fatality that has resulted from a tipping incident involving Ikea’s Malm line of chest and dressers.
The incident, which is the fourth fatality linked to the Malm case pieces, occurred in September 2011. It involved a two-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Va., who died after an unanchored Malm three-drawer chest tipped over on him.
In June 2016, the retailer announced it was recalling 29 million chests and dressers including the Malm three-drawer, four-drawer, five-drawer and six-drawer models, as well as other children’s and adult chest and dressers. An additional 6.6 million units were sold in Canada, bringing the total recalled pieces to 35.5 million.
As previously reported, the June 28, 2016, recall occurred following three other child fatalities involving the Malm bedroom furniture line.
These included a February 2014 incident in which a two-year old died after a six-drawer Malm chest tipped over and pinned him against his bed and a June 2014 incident in which a 23-month old boy from Snohomish, Wash., died after a three-drawer Malm chest tipped over on him.
A third incident occurred in February 2016 when a 22-month old boy from Apple Valley, Minn., died after a six-drawer Malm chest fell on top of him.
The CPSC said that none of the pieces involved in these incidents had been anchored to the wall.
In addition, Ikea has received reports of 41 tip-over incidents involving Malm chests and dressers that have resulted in 17 injuries to children between the ages of 19 months and 10 years old. The company has also received 41 reports of tip overs involving chests and dressers outside the Malm line that have resulted in three child deaths and 19 injuries to children. The child deaths occurred in July 1989, March 2002 and October 2007. These involved the Gute four-drawer chest, the Rakke five-drawer chest and the Kurs three-drawer chest, respectively.
The CPSC has advised that consumers immediate stop using any recalled chest or dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it in an area that children cannot access. Consumers can contact Ikea for a refund or free wall anchoring repair kit.
Consumers also are entitled to a full refund of chests and dressers manufactured between January 2002 and June 2016. Consumers with chests and dressers made before January 2002 can receive a partial store credit.
Consumers can also order a free wall anchoring repair kit and can install the kit themselves. Ikea also will offer a one-time free in-home installation service, upon request.

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UPDATE: Seventh Child's Death Linked to Recalled IKEA Dressers

Nov 7, 2016 | Good Housekeeping

By Samantha Toscano and Caroline Picard

Update, November 7, 2016: Yet another child's death has been connected to an IKEA MALM dresser, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced last week. A 2-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Virginia, died in September 2011 after an unanchored chest tipped over and trapped him between the drawers.
This is the seventh fatality linked to the dressers, which have since been recalled, and the fourth associated with the MALM specifically. It's a tragic reminder to secure all heavy furniture in your home, including bureaus, TVs and bookshelves. According to Anchor It!, the CPSC's new awareness effort, one child dies every two weeks from a tip-over accident.CPSC
Update, June 28, 2016: After three children died in recent tip-over accidents, IKEA will stop selling the MALM dresser. Other types of IKEA chests have also killed three other toddlers, prompting the company to recall most of its dressers and chests, a total of 29 million items sold in the U.S. over the past 14 years.
IKEA pulled the three, four, five and six-drawer MALM models from its website on Monday, but not the two-drawer chest. The taller items failed industry safety tests because they could fall over when unattached to a wall. The decision marks a sharp turn from the retailer's previous efforts to provide free anchoring kits while continuing to sell the dangerous products. But after the MALM dresser caused a third death in two years, multiple consumer organizations called for a definitive recall.
"It is clear that there are still unsecured products in customers' homes, and we believe that taking further action is the right thing to do," IKEA spokeswoman Mona Astra Liss told Fortuneon Monday.
IKEA has also recalled the GUTE, RAKKE and KURS chests. A GUTE four-drawer chest tipped over and killed a toddler in 1989, as did the RAKKE five-drawer chest in 2002 and the KURS three-drawer chest in 2007.
Anyone who recently purchased an IKEA children's dresser over 23.5 inches high or an adult dresser over 29.5 inches is eligible for a full refund, while items bought before 2002 can be exchanged for partial store credit. Customers can also order the free wall-anchoring kit, with complimentary in-home installation upon request.
Besides the three deaths, MALM products have caused another 41 tip-over incidents, including 17 injuries to children under 10 years old. Other types of IKEA dressers are linked to 41 more accidents, including19 more injuries. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, a child is injured every 24 minutes in the U.S. from furniture or TVs tipping over, averaging one death per week.
We reached out Good Housekeeping's Chief Technologist and Director of Engineering, Rachel Rothman for advice on how to avoid such accidents. Rothman recommends "installing drawer latches on all dresser and bureau drawers to prevent children from climbing and possible subsequent entrapment underneath if furniture tips over." She added, "It's best to attach big pieces directly into wall studs with brackets. And be mindful to never place heavy items atop cabinets to avoid them ever falling off."
Update, April 18, 2016: A Minnesota toddler is the latest child to die after an IKEA MALM dresser tipped over. After his mom put Theodore "Ted" McGee down for a nap in his bedroom, she went back to check on her son 20 minutes later, and found the six-drawer chest had fallen on top of the 22-month-old. "They didn't hear the dresser fall," the family's attorney Alan Feldman said. "They didn't hear Ted scream."
The McGees, who hadn't heard about the repair program last July, are pursuing a lawsuit against the retailer for not issuing a stronger warning. Both the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and IKEA are investigating the death.
Original Story, July 22, 2015: IKEA may be known for their easy-to-assemble furniture and endless home decor options, but the Sweden-based company is currently gaining attention for a slightly less appealing reason. Apparently, there are potential dangers associated with their classic MALM collection and other pieces.
In conjunction with the CPSC, the retailer just announced that they are recalling 27 million chests and dressers because they can tip over and crush children if they aren't properly anchored to the wall.
The news comes after two children died after furniture fell on them in 2014, though the company says it has been made aware of 14 other reports of tip-over incidents that led to four injuries and three additional deaths from tip-overs since 1989.
In a statement, IKEA's U.S. commercial manager Patty Lobell said they are "deeply saddened" by the deaths and hope "our efforts prevent further tragedies." Beyond the recall, those efforts include a new repair program in which consumers who have purchased any of the 7 million MALM chests and 20 million other IKEA chests included, can order or pick up a new free wall anchoring kit instead of returning the furniture.
But CPSC Chairman Elliot Kaye doesn't want IKEA to stop there, as he hopes the company will lead the way by setting an example for the entire furniture industry to follow.
"Today is a positive step and I commend IKEA for taking that step," said Kaye. "But they need to do more and to make more stable furniture and they need to help lead industry."

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29 Million IKEA Dressers Recalled After 4th Child Death

Nov 7, 2016 | Daily Hornet

By Elizabeth Bradley

On November 4, the CPSC reported that a 2 year-old boy from Woodbridge, Virginia died after a MALM 3-drawer chest tipped over and trapped him between the dresser drawers in September 2011.
IKEA has received dozens of reports of tip-over incidents involving MALM chests and dressers, resulting in 36 injuries to children under 3 years old. Three other deaths have previously been reported:
In February 2016, a 22 month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minnesota died when a 6-drawer chest fell on top of him.
In June 2014, a 23 month-old boy from Snohomish, Washington died when he was trapped under a 3-drawer MALM chest.
In February 2014, a 2 year-old boy from West Chester, Pennsylvania died when a 6-drawer MALM chest pinned him against his bed.
The recalled dressers were sold from 2002 through June 2016. IKEA has offered a full refund for dressers made after 2002 or a 50% in-store credit for dressers made before 2002. IKEA will also send a crew out to get the dresser or anchor it securely to the wall.
To get a free wall-anchoring kit or more information, call IKEA toll-free at 866-856-4532 anytime or visit www.IKEA-USA.com/recallchestsanddressers.

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Is Your IKEA Dresser A Safety Hazard? Child Deaths Linked To IKEA MALM Dresser.

Nov 7, 2016 | Hipskind & McAninch LLC

On November 4, 2016, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) announced that a fourth child’s death was found to be related to defects associated with the IKEA MALM chests and dressers. According to the CPSC, these chests and dressers are unstable if not properly anchored to the wall. This instability has led to a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard. This hazard has contributed to the tragic deaths of at least four children and, potentially, as many as twenty. IKEA has issued a recall for these chests and dressers, of which over 29 million were sold. If you have purchased one of these chests or dressers, you should contact IKEAimmediately in order to receive a refund or obtain a wall-anchoring repair kit.
Are The IKEA Dressers Safe For Children?
As with many product issues, the question becomes whether the company or seller of the product is liable for the hazards? In IKEA’s case, the answer is difficult to determine. Illinois law provides that when a product is used in its intended manner it should not cause any injury. If an injury is caused during use of the product in its intended manner, then the manufacturer is “strictly liable” for any damages resulting from said injury and must compensate the injured party for their loses. Conversely, if the product is used in a manner that is not approved or in not foreseeable, the manufacturer can generally not be found liable.
Here, IKEA will argue that the product was not being used in the manner intended by the company. First, IKEA will argue it intended for each of the dressers and chests to be anchored to the wall in order to prevent tip-over. To support this position, IKEA will point out that it provided a wall anchor with every dresser and chest it sold. However, that is not the end of the inquiry, as those injured will argue that IKEA should have reasonable foreseen that many of its customers would not use the provided wall anchor and, thus, and, thus, should have better designed their product to be used without any anchor. Essentially arguing that with or without a wall anchor, the product should not easily tip-over.
Both of these dueling arguments have merit. The question for the jury will likely come down to whether IKEA effectively warned its customers of the consequences of not anchoring these dressers and chests to the wall. Specifically, did IKEA provide more warning for this product than other products that were more difficult to tip over? Did IKEA’s packaging and instructions adequately warn the customers of the danger? The answers to questions like these are difficult to predict, but we will all be watching to see how these cases are resolved.
Regardless of how these matters turn out, it is impossible to not feel for all the families who have suffered from unimaginable tragedy as a result of these dressers. Our thoughts are with those families and their loved ones.
If you or someone you care about has suffered from injuries relating to a defective product, contact one of the experienced attorneys at Hipskind & McAninch for a FREE CASE CONSULTATION at 618.641.9189 | 314.312.2930 | info@hm-attorneys.com

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Sunday, November 6

IKEA Chest & Dresser Recall Re-issued [US & Canada]

Nov 6, 2016 | Recalls Direct

US/Washington & Canada/Ottawa: IKEA re-issues its existing recall for an estimated 29 million MALM and other IKEA branded Chests and Dressers due to failure to comply with the performance requirements of the US voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14) and consequential injury and death hazards. A fourth child death has been linked to this recall.
CPSC: http://ht.ly/4Arq305U3C6; HCSC: http://ht.ly/mPmx305U3GM
Direct US link: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/following-an-additional-child-fatality-ikea-recalls-29-million-malm-and-other-models-of
Direct Canada link: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/60862r-eng.php
Additional information:
The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) reports this recall concerns certain tall Chests and Dressers that do not comply with the performance requirements of the U.S. voluntary industry standard (ASTM F2057-14).
The recalled Children’s Chests and Dressers are taller than 23.5 inches and adult Chests and Dressers are taller than 29.5 inches. The 29 million units of recalled Chests and Dressers include: MALM 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer and three 6-drawer models and other children’s and adult chests and dressers. The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or serious injuries to children.
On July 22, 2015, CPSC and IKEA announced a repair program for the Chests and Dressers that included a free wall-anchoring repair kit for the MALM chests and dressers and other IKEA Chests and Dressers. CPSC and IKEA were aware of two tragic fatalities involving MALM Chests and Dressers that occurred prior to the announcement of the repair program:In February 2014, a 2-year-old boy from West Chester, PA died after a 6-drawer MALM chest reportedly tipped over and fatally pinned him against his bed.In June 2014, a 23-month-old boy from Snohomish, WA died after he reportedly became trapped beneath a 3-drawer MALM chest that tipped over.Subsequent to the July 2015 announcement, CPSC and IKEA learned of additional tip-over incidents, including a February 2016 incident in which a 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, MN died when a MALM 6-drawer chest reportedly fell on top of him.Most recently, CPSC has identified and provided to IKEA a fourth report of a fatality that occurred in September 2011. A 2-year-old boy from Woodbridge, VA died after an unanchored MALM 3-drawer Chest tipped over and reportedly trapped the child between the dresser drawers.
According to the CPSC, none of the Chests and Dressers in the above-listed incidents had been anchored to the wall. In addition to the three (3) known deaths, IKEA has received reports of 41 tip-over incidents involving the MALM Chests and Dressers, resulting in 17 injuries to children between the ages of 19 months and 10 years old.
The MALM Chests and Dressers are constructed of particleboard or fiberboard and are white, birch (veneer), medium brown, black-brown, white stained oak (veneer), oak (veneer), pink, turquoise, grey, grey-turquoise, lilac, green, brown stained ash (veneer), and black. A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, IKEA logo, country of origin and the brand, MALM, are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel.
Please consult the photograph above for details of the product’s packaging, design and retail presentation. Additional images of the recalled Chests and Dressers are pictured on the Web site above.
If you believe you have purchased or have in your possession any of the recalled Chests and Dressers, please do not use it. Instead, kindly ascertain if any of the recalled Chests or Dressers are not properly anchored to the wall and place them into an area that children cannot access. Contact IKEA for a choice between two options: refund or a free wall-anchoring repair kit.
IKEA customers are entitled to a full refund for Chests and Dressers manufactured between January 2002 and June 2016. Consumers with IKEA Chests and Dressers manufactured prior to January 2002 are eligible for a partial store credit.
Consumers can also order a free wall-anchoring repair kit if you wish to keep your Chests and/or Dressers. You can install the kit yourself or IKEA will provide a one-time, free in-home installation service, upon request. You can reorder the kits throughout the life of your Chest and/or Dresser.
If you have any questions about this recall notification, please contact the company at 1-866-856-4532. Alternatively, you can visit the company’s Web site at http://www.IKEA-USA.com/recallchestsanddressers.
Please note: this is a joint recall from the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (“CPSC”) and Health Canada (“HCSC”).
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Saturday, November 5

Feds confirm 7th child death from Ikea dresser tip-over

Nov 5, 2016 | Philadelphia Inquirer

By Tricia Nadolny

FOUR MONTHS after Ikea recalled 29 million dressers deemed a safety risk, federal regulators on Friday said they had confirmed a report of another child killed by a toppled Ikea dresser.
After a review, the Consumer Product Safety Commission added the 2011 death of a 2-year-old Woodbridge, Va., boy to the list of six children it says have died in an Ikea dresser tip-over.
That incident involved a three-drawer dresser from the company's popular, low-cost Malm line, which has already been tied to three other deaths. The agency used the news to again warn of the danger.
"Consumers should immediately stop using any recalled chest and dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access," it said in a statement.
In announcing the June recall, Ikea and the agency cited the six deaths and dozens of injuries to children resulting from tip-overs of Ikea dressers.
The agency's chairman, Elliot Kaye, has described them as "simply too dangerous" and urged consumers to immediately tether them to the wall or remove them from their homes.
The agency has not named the boy from the 2011 incident.
Ikea spokeswoman Mona Astra Liss said the company learned about the death only recently from the safety commission and that Ikea offered "sincere condolonces to the family."
A Malm dresser was also involved in the 2014 death of West Chester 2-year-old Curren Collas. The line, which Ikea began selling in 2002, has been pulled off the market, and the company says it is being redesigned.
The recall also applies to more than 100 other Ikea product lines sold over the last two decades. All fail to meet the industry standard for stability. In most cases Ikea has offered full refunds.

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IKEA recalls 29 million chests and dressers

Nov 5, 2016 | International Supermarket News

The Swedish retail giant IKEA has recalled 29 million chests and dressers following tip-over causalities. The recalled Malm line has been responsible for death of four children. The recalled chests were sold from 2002 through June 2016 for between $70 and $200. The items are being recalled in the US and Canada.
The company announced that it is recalling the chests and dressers that do not comply with the performance requirements of the US voluntary industry standard. Before the recall IKEA and the CPSC had a repair program for the chests and dressers. This included a free wall-anchoring repair kit for the Malm chests and dressers.

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IKEA RECALLED DRESSERS AFTER FOURTH INFANT DEATH

Nov 5, 2016 | Mirror Daily

By John Birks

Ikea recalled dressers over what seems to be an endless chain of tragedies. The Sweden-based company has issued a general recall order for no less than 29 million dressers and chests, which can potentially be hazardous to children.
In June 2016, after the local authorities from the United States have linked a fourth child fatality with a piece of furniture distributed by Ikea, the company decided that the best course of action is to issue a mass recall order.
Over 20 million chests and dressers from the so-called Malm family are being shipped back to Sweden because of this new tragedy. According to the coroner’s report, the fourth victim was a 2-year old Caucasian boy living in Woodbridge, Virginia, who died as a result of the dresser toppling over and falling on him.
Unfortunately, it would seem that the long series of unfortunate events do not end here. Since the mass recall order was issued, two more infants of the same age lost their lives in furniture-related incidents.
In an open statement, the Sweden-based company expressed its condolences towards the grieving families and took the opportunity to discuss the importance of securing furniture.
Furthermore, in the same statement, the company declared that the client should always secure the dresser, by using the wall mount included in the package. In addition, if the client in unwilling to secure his furniture, he or she should at least keep it out of children’s reach.
In their written statement, Ikea also declared that these tragedies could have been averted if the owners would have secured the dresser’s drawers to the wall. After Ikea recalled dressers, the company said that clients could return them at their leisure if they are not satisfied with the product.
Ironically enough, it would seem that this is not the first time Ikea recalls its products for this reason. This Thursday, Ikea issues another recall order for 80,000 baby gates, after ten children were injured as results of the gates coming unlocked.
Also, in early February, the furniture retailer was also forced to recall several thousand HYBY and LOCK ceiling lamps, after 11 people were hospitalized as a result of the retaining clips breaking and glass shattering.
Ikea recalled dressed since June 2016, but it would seem that more and more Ikea-related accidents are discovered each day.

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4th death linked to recalled dressers, chests from IKEA

Nov 5, 2016 | Cosumnes Connection

By Salvatore Jensen

The Swedish retail giant IKEA has recalled 29 million chests and dressers following tip-over causalities. The agency used the news to again warn of the danger.
The recall came after IKEA offered fix kits and wall anchors to customers as part of a repair-initiative that just wasn't getting the job done, as evidenced by the deaths of several small children. Friday's announcement brings the total deaths related to the recalled dressers to seven.
The agency has not named the boy from the 2011 incident.
Ikea spokeswoman Mona Astra Liss said the company learned about the death only recently from the safety commission and that Ikea offered "sincere condolonces to the family". Before the recall IKEA and the CPSC had a fix program for the chests and dressers.
For more information on what dressers and chests were recalled, how to receive a refund or free wall-anchoring fix kit, call IKEA at 866-856-4532 or visit www.IKEA-USA.com/recallchestsanddressers or www.IKEA-USA.com and click on Product Recall.
Consumers are urged to take the product back to any IKEA store for a full refund or store credit depending on the age of the product, or call IKEA for a free anchoring kit and anchor it themselves.

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Officials report fourth child death linked to IKEA MALM dresser

Nov 5, 2016 | USA Today

By Ashley May

Federal officials on Friday reported a fourth child fatality associated with an IKEA dresser recalled in June.
A 2-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Va., died in September 2011 after an unanchored MALM 3-drawer dresser fell over and trapped the child between its drawers, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Other fatalities related to the MALM dresser also include a 2-year-old boy from West Chester, Pa., a 23-month-old boy from Snohomish, Wash. and a 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minn.
The summer recall included about 8 million MALM chests and dressers and 21 million other children’s and adult chests.
For more information on what dressers and chests were recalled, how to receive a refund or free wall-anchoring repair kit, call IKEA at 866-856-4532 or visit www.IKEA-USA.com/recallchestsanddressers or www.IKEA-USA.com and click on Product Recall.

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Friday, November 4

BRIEF-U.S. CPSC says Ikea recalls 29 mln MALM and other models of chests, dressers

Nov 4, 2016 | Reuters

Nov 4 U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
* Following an additional child fatality, Ikea recalls 29 million MALM and other models of chests and dressers due to serious tip-over hazard; consumers urged to anchor chests and dressers or return for refund
* Provided to Ikea 4th report of fatality that reportedly occurred in September 2011 due to MALM chests, dressers
* Ikea received reports of 41 tip-over incidents involving MALM chests and dressers, resulting in 17 injuries to children

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Fourth Child’s Death Linked To Recalled IKEA Dressers

Nov 4, 2016 | Consumerist

By Ashlee Kieler

Federal safety regulators have confirmed a fourth death linked to nearly 29 million recalled top-heavy Malm dressers and chests sold by IKEA.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Friday that it had notified and provided IKEA with a fourth report of a fatality tied to the furniture.
According to the CPSC’s updated notice, the death occurred in Sept. 2011 when a two-year-old boy from Woodbridge, VA, died after an unanchored MALM 3-drawer chest tipped over, and trapped the child between the dresser drawers.
In addition to the four deaths, IKEA received reports of 41 tip-over incidents involving the MALM chests and dressers, resulting in 17 injuries to children between the ages of 19 months and 10 years old.
Safety regulators have identified at least three deaths related to non-Malm IKEA dressers. Friday’s announcement brings the total deaths related to the recalled dressers to seven.
Back in June, IKEA and the CPSC announced a full recall of Malm dressers and chests — along with a variety of other non-Malm items — that don’t comply with industry anti-tipping standards.
The recall came after IKEA offered repair kits and wall anchors to customers as part of a repair-initiative that just wasn’t getting the job done, as evidenced by the deaths of several small children.
As part of the June recall, IKEA agreed to come to consumers’ homes to take away old dressers and hand out refunds to replace the pieces of furniture. Additionally, if a customer wanted to keep the dressers, IKEA said it would send a crew out to ensure that the piece is anchored to the wall properly.
Refunds for the dressers were to work one of three ways: A full refund would be issued if the chest or dresser was manufactured between Jan. 1, 2002 and June 28, 2016; a store credit for 50% of the original purchase price if the product was manufactured before Jan. 2002; or a $50 store credit if the date stamp is unidentifiable.
Customers could take IKEA up on its offer by calling the retailer at a dedicated hotline or email the company.
While it’s understandable that reaching IKEA about the recall would be difficult right out of the gate, some customers said in September that they were still waiting for action after contacting the company multiple times.

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Fourth child fatality associated with Ikea recall of 29 million chests, dressers

Nov 4, 2016 | CNBC.com

By Antonio José Vielma

A fourth child fatality has been associated with one of the MALM chests included in Ikea's June 2016 recall, federal officials reported Friday.
The furniture store had previously recalled 29 million chests and drawers because they posed a serious tip-over hazard. A company spokesperson told CNBC that since the recall, more than 150,000 anchor kits have been distributed and about 130,000 refunds have been issued for recalled chests and drawers. Those figures are in addition to repair kits issued after the July 2015 repair program was announced, the company said.
The fourth fatality associated with the recall was a 2-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Va., who died in September 2011, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said. The fatality occurred after an unanchored MALM 3-drawer chest tipped over, trapping the child between the dresser drawers.
In addition to the four deaths, Ikea has also received reports of 41 tip-over incidents involving the MALM chests and dressers. Seventeen of those incidents resulted in injuries to children between the ages of 19 months and 10-years-old.
In a statement to CNBC, Ikea offered its condolences to the family in Woodbridge and said it is committed to taking the lead in addressing the challenge of furniture tipping.
"To us, the safety of our products is our highest priority," the company said. "This additional incident further underscores the need to properly secure chests of drawers to the wall with the included restraints per the assembly instructions."
Details of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall can be found on the agency's website.
Ikea's full statement is below:
We offer our sincere condolences to the family in Woodbridge, VA affected by this tragedy. IKEA recently learned of this tip-over incident – which took place in September 2011 – through the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission). The information we have received indicates that the chest of drawers was not attached to the wall and reportedly involved in this incident was a MALM 3-drawer chest – which was recalled by IKEA in June 2016.
Accidents related to furniture tipping over are a serious home safety issue for the entire home furnishing industry and IKEA is committed to taking the lead in addressing this challenge. To us, the safety of our products is our highest priority. This additional incident further underscores the need to properly secure chests of drawers to the wall with the included restraints per the assembly instructions.
All IKEA chests of drawers are safe when attached to the wall as directed. Any consumer with a recalled chest of drawers in their home that is not anchored to the wall should stop using it immediately. Consumers can request a free wall anchoring kit in-store or on IKEA.com. Consumers can also return the product to the store, or request at-home pick-up if they are unable, unwilling or uncomfortable attaching the unit to the wall or returning it themselves.
Regarding the effectiveness of the recall, chests of drawers that are covered by the recall have been packaged with wall attachment restraints for decades. If customers have followed the assembly instructions and attached their chests of drawers to the wall, there is no need for them to participate in the recall. However, they are welcome to return their chest of drawers if they have any concerns.
It's also important to note we have taken extraordinary measures and invested significant resources to raise awareness of this recall. This recall received more media coverage and more impressions than any recall we've done in the past, garnering 3.57 billion media impressions in the three days after the recall announcement was made. In addition, we invested in a paid advertising campaign to reach consumers.

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IKEA recalls 29 million chests and dressers because of tip-over dangers following the death of a fourth child

Nov 4, 2016 | Daily Mail

By Valerie Edwards

·        Consumer Product Safety Commission announced death of fourth child
·        The CPSC says the two-year-old boy reportedly died in September of 2011
·        Boy died after unanchored IKEA 3-drawer chest tipped over on top of him
·        IKEA's Malm collection has been recalled in the US and Canada
·        Company reported that 29 million chests and dressers were recalled
IKEA has recalled 29 million chests and dressers following the death of a fourth child, who reportedly died in September 2011.
The Swedish retail giant stopped selling most of its Malm collection in the US over the summer after three children died from chests or dressers tipping over on them.
But most recently, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) released a statement identifying a fourth fatality that reportedly occurred in 2011.
A two-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Virginia, died after an unanchored Malm 3-drawer chest tipped over, and trapped the child between the dresser drawers.
The Malm line has been blamed in the 2014 deaths of two-year-old Curren Collas and Camden Ellis, and again this year in the death of 22-month-old Ted McGee, who died after a six-drawer chest fell on top of him.
IKEA in cooperation with the CPSC announced the recall of all chests and dressers that do not comply with the performance requirements of the US voluntary industry standard.
The items are also being recalled in Canada.
The recalled children's chests and dressers are taller than 23.5 inches and adult chests and dressers are taller than 29.5 inches, according to the CPSC.
Recalled chests and dressers include: the Malm 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer and three 6-drawer models and other children's and adult chests and dressers.
If the items are not properly anchored to the wall, they pose a serious tip-over entrapment hazard that can result in death or serious injury to children.
IKEA and the CPSC announced a repair program for the chests and dressers that included a free wall-anchoring repair kit for the Malm chests and dressers after two children died from tip-over incidents.
In those two deaths, the chests or dressers had not been anchored to the wall.
In addition to the three deaths, IKEA received reports of 41 tip-over incidents involving the Malm chests and dressers, resulting in 17 injuries to children between the ages of 19 months and 10 years old.
The recalled chests were sold from 2002 through June 2016 for between $70 and $200.
On Thursday, the CPSC released a statement urging consumers to to 'immediately stop using any recalled chest and dresser that is not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access'.
IKEA is issuing refunds or a free wall-anchoring repair kit to remedy the situation.

Consumers can install the kit themselves or IKEA will provide a one-time, free in-home installation service, upon request.

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Death of fourth child linked to IKEA’s ‘MALM’ dresser

Nov 4, 2016 | KXAN (NBC)

The death of a fourth child has been linked to a major recall of 29 million dressers and chests sold at IKEA in the US and Canada.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says a two-year-old boy from Woodbridge, Virginia died after an unanchored Malm 3-drawer chest tipped over, and trapped the child between the dresser drawers.
The fatality reportedly occurred in 2011.
Most of the products covered in the recall were sold under the “MALM” model name and are no longer be sold by IKEA.
Consumers are urged to take the product back to any IKEA store for a full refund or store credit depending on the age of the product, or call IKEA for a free anchoring kit and anchor it themselves.
If a consumer is unable or unwilling to return the product to a store or anchor it, IKEA will come free of charge and remove the product from the home or anchor it for you.
According to the CPSC, a child is sent to the emergency room every 24 minutes due to a falling piece of furniture or a television, and every two weeks, a child dies.

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Ikea Recall Alert: MALM Dresser Recalled Due to Child Fatality

Nov 5, 2016 | Newport Beach Patch

By Ashley Ludwig

Though Pinterest abounds with ideas for "IKEA Hacks" of this popular dresser, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA are announcing a total recall of the dresser, or the free furniture anchor straps to properly attach the dresser to the wall.
Four deaths associated with the IKEA MALM dresser have led to the recall of that item from IKEA stores worldwide.
Parent advocates, such as Lisa Siefert of Shane’s Foundation founded out of Illinois, share the heartbreak, tragedy of finding their son, Shane, killed by unstable furniture in his bedroom.
Education on the hazards of furniture tip-over and improvement of furniture stability standards is paramount in today's DIY, furniture renovation culture.
"Every two weeks a child in the U.S. is killed in a tip-over related incident involving furniture or TVs," Chairman Elliot F. Kaye of the Consumer Product Safety Commission said. "Think about that. Every two weeks. And in that time hundreds more are injured, often seriously."
The deaths from IKEA dresser tipping include a 2-year-old boy from Pennsylvania, a 23-month old-boy from Washington, a 22-month-old boy from Minnesota, and three other children who lost their lives after an IKEA chest or dresser tipped over and on to them according to Kaye.
"To protect young children in millions of American homes, CPSC and IKEA are announcing today a joint recall of 29 million of these IKEA chests and dressers," he said.
If you have or think you have one of these products, act immediately.
"It is simply too dangerous to have the recalled furniture in your home un-anchored, especially if you have young children," he said."
The Consumer Products Safety Commission is working with IKEA to make this recall as simple as possible.
Still consumers love to remake their MALM dressers. There is an option for you.
There are two options are available to consumers:take the chest or dresser back to any IKEA store for up to a full refund or store credit, depending on the age of the productcall IKEA for a free anchoring kit and anchor it yourself.
If you are unable or unwilling to take your chest or dresser to a store, call IKEA and ask them to come remove the product to obtain your refund or store credit—they will do this for free as part of the agreement with CPSC.
In addition, if you would prefer to keep your chest or dresser and are unable or unwilling to anchor it yourself, you can call IKEA and arrange for a free in-home installation of the anchor.
"Do it now and you may save the life of a child," Kaye said. "If you have an IKEA chest or dresser, please respond to the recall immediately."
IKEA has worked cooperatively with the CPSC on this comprehensive and necessary recall according to the CSPC.
"The company made an important commitment to us and the American public to sell in the U.S. only dressers that comply with the most up-to-date performance standards for furniture stability," Kaye said. "I fully expect all furniture companies to do the same. Those failing to do so should pay close attention to the details of this recall, as they should expect to be hearing from us. CPSC will seek recalls of other brands that pose an unreasonable tip-over risk to innocent children."
CPSC’s top engineers have met with the engineers at IKEA’s Sweden headquarters to discuss new and innovative ways to protect children from furniture tipping over.
"IKEA has several promising ideas to prevent injuries," Kaye said. "I commend them for their willingness to work on creative solutions and believe in the ingenuity of the entire furniture industry."
Many families across the country have turned tragedy into advocacy and made it their life’s mission to prevent another child being killed or injured from a tip-over incident, according to Kaye.
"Lisa Siefert of Shane’s Foundation, whose son Shane was killed by unstable furniture in his bedroom, are educating the public about the hazard of furniture tip-over and working tirelessly to improve furniture stability standards," Kaye said. "We share their sense of urgency."
Consumers, especially parents with young children, need stable furniture in their homes, the CSPC's president urged.
"I have seen first-hand that innovative furniture designs with enhanced stability are functional, attractive, and possible," he said. "Now is the time to embrace new, more stable designs and make these tragic tip-over fatalities a thing of the past. I am calling on the furniture industry to accelerate bringing safer designs to market. I know we can have a thriving furniture industry and safer children at the same time."

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Fourth child death associated with Ikea recall of 29 million chests, dressers

Nov 4, 2016 | WDIV ClickOnDetroit

A fourth child fatality has been associated with one of the MALM chests included in Ikea's June 2016 recall.
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The company says that all chests and dressers should be attached to a wall to prevent them from toppling over. Ikea says anyone who owns a chest or dresser that is not mounted to a wall should remove them out of reach from children.
In a statement to CNBC, Ikea offered its condolences to the family in Woodbridge and said it is committed to taking the lead in addressing the challenge of furniture tipping.
"To us, the safety of our products is our highest priority," the company said. "This additional incident further underscores the need to properly secure chests of drawers to the wall with the included restraints per the assembly instructions."
Details of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall can be found on the agency's website.
Ikea's full statement is below:
We offer our sincere condolences to the family in Woodbridge, VA affected by this tragedy. IKEA recently learned of this tip-over incident – which took place in September 2011 – through the CPSC (Consumer Product Safety Commission). The information we have received indicates that the chest of drawers was not attached to the wall and reportedly involved in this incident was a MALM 3-drawer chest – which was recalled by IKEA in June 2016.
Accidents related to furniture tipping over are a serious home safety issue for the entire home furnishing industry and IKEA is committed to taking the lead in addressing this challenge. To us, the safety of our products is our highest priority. This additional incident further underscores the need to properly secure chests of drawers to the wall with the included restraints per the assembly instructions.
All IKEA chests of drawers are safe when attached to the wall as directed. Any consumer with a recalled chest of drawers in their home that is not anchored to the wall should stop using it immediately. Consumers can request a free wall anchoring kit in-store or on IKEA.com. Consumers can also return the product to the store, or request at-home pick-up if they are unable, unwilling or uncomfortable attaching the unit to the wall or returning it themselves.
Regarding the effectiveness of the recall, chests of drawers that are covered by the recall have been packaged with wall attachment restraints for decades. If customers have followed the assembly instructions and attached their chests of drawers to the wall, there is no need for them to participate in the recall. However, they are welcome to return their chest of drawers if they have any concerns.
It's also important to note we have taken extraordinary measures and invested significant resources to raise awareness of this recall. This recall received more media coverage and more impressions than any recall we've done in the past, garnering 3.57 billion media impressions in the three days after the recall announcement was made. In addition, we invested in a paid advertising campaign to reach consumers.

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4th death linked to recalled dressers, chests from IKEA

Nov 4, 2016 | WCBD News 2

By Shawn Cabbagestalk

The death of a fourth child has been linked to a major recall of 29 million dressers and chests from IKEA.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission says a two-year-old boy died after an unanchored 3-drawer chest tipped over, and trapped him between the dresser drawers. The death reportedly happened back in 2011.
Most of the products covered by the recall were sold under the “Malm” model name.
You are urged to take the product back to any IKEA store for a full refund or store credit.
Or you can call IKEA for a free anchoring kit.
IKEA will also come remove the product from your home or anchor it for you free of charge.

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