IKEA is back in the spotlight with a renewed recall of its MALM dresser series following the heartbreaking news of an 8-year-old boy who tragically lost his life after being trapped under one of these dressers during naptime. This recall is a follow-up to their original action taken in 2016. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, over 90 children have suffered injuries due to these dressers, and there have been 186 reports of tip-over incidents. With this latest incident, the number of child fatalities linked to these dressers has now reached eight.
What You Need to Know
If you have a MALM dresser that isn’t anchored to the wall, it’s time to take action. The affected models include the MALM 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer, and 6-drawer dressers. To check if your dresser is part of the recall, visit IKEA’s website. If it is, the CPSC advises that you should stop using the dresser immediately and keep it out of reach of children. You can then contact IKEA for either a refund or a free wall-anchoring kit. They will even offer to pick up the recalled dressers at no cost or provide a complimentary in-home wall-anchoring service if requested.
The Importance of Securing Furniture
It’s shocking to think that eight children have lost their lives due to one line of furniture, but it’s a stark reminder that any heavy or large piece of furniture needs to be secured. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that three children are injured every hour from falling furniture, and, incredibly, one child dies every two weeks from dangerously unsecured TVs or furniture. It’s important to note that while younger kids are often seen as the most at risk, a majority of these fatalities occur in children aged three to nine. So, this recall serves not only as a warning about IKEA’s dressers but also underscores the need to anchor all heavy items around kids.
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Conclusion
In summary, if you own an unsecured MALM dresser, now is the time to act. The tragic loss of young lives is a sobering reminder of the importance of securing furniture and appliances around children.
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