Category: IKEA

IKEA – Children’s Highchair recall CPSC

NATIONAL – Ikea is recalling “Leopard” highchairs that pose a fall and choking risk to children. Consumers should immediately stop using the “Leopard” highchairs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. According to the Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC), snap locks used to secure the highchair seat to the frame can…

Nearly 1 million window blinds recalled sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct

NATIONAL – According to the AP, “Nearly 1 million roller blinds and Roman shades sold by IKEA, Bed Bath & Beyond and Hanover Direct were recalled Tuesday for posing a serious strangulation risk to small children.” IKEA “previously recalled blinds in August, as well as in November 2008, following the death of a child. No…

IKEA Ι JURY VERDICT $3.2 million dollars Ι FALLING MERCHANDISE Ι Warehouse store Ι IKEA,USA Ι

A 33 year old woman was recently awarded $3.2 million in damages for injuries she suffered in 2006 when a 350-lb. stack of eight foot countertops fell on her in one of IKEA’s stores. The plaintiff suffered four fractures of her pelvis and alleged permanent injuries. It sounds as though liability against IKEA was pretty…