CPSC recall 08-414, announced September 30, 2008, covers IKEA KVIBY Chests (about 5,000 units). The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Recall contact: call (888) 966-4532, or go to www.ikea-usa.com.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The article number and date stamp are located on a label attached to the underside of the chest.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a label attached to the underside of the chest
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- August 2007 through July 2008
- Where sold
- IKEA, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $300
Why it was recalled
The glass drawer knobs on the chest can break either during assembly or in use, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
IKEA has received three reports of laceration injuries requiring medical attention. An additional 11 injuries occurred outside of the U.S.
Official remedy
Consumers should protect their hands and carefully remove the glass knobs. Contact IKEA to receive free replacement knobs and screws by mail.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 966-4532, or go to www.ikea-usa.com.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- IKEA
- Manufacturer
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Product type
- Dressers
- Recall number
- 08-414
- Units
- About 5,000 (an additional 26,000 were sold outside of the U.S.)
- Manufactured in
- Denmark
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores nationwide from August 2007 through July 2008 for about $300.
KVIBY Chests
CPSC product type: Furniture (Miscellaneous)
This recall in context
Compared with the 93 dresser recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 5,000 units: the 35th-largest of 89 dresser recalls that state a unit count. The median is 3,000 units.
- Hazard
- Laceration: named in 1 of 93 dresser recalls.
- Brand history
- IKEA is named in 41 CPSC notices in this index, from 1995 to 2024. This recall is the 8th. The one before: IKEA LYCKSELE Chair Bed and Sofa Bed (06-218, Jul 2006). 2 of them are dresser recalls.
- Time on sale
- 12 months. Recalled 2 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
Know someone who has one?
Recalls only work when owners hear about them. Send this notice to family or friends who might own the same product.
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