CPSC recall 09-331, announced August 27, 2009, covers IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds (about 500 units). The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers. Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and cushions and contact IKEA or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store to arrange free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions. Recall contact: call (888) 966-4532.
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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.
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-bed frame has article number 801-215-12, supplier number 20789 with date stamps (YYWW) 0845 through 0927 located on a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame.
Which products are included?
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-bed frame has article number 801-215-12, supplier number 20789 with date stamps (YYWW) 0845 through 0927 located on a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame. The mattress topper is not affected by this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Where to look
a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- November 2008 through July 2009
- Where sold
- IKEA, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $850
Why it was recalled
The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and cushions and contact IKEA or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store to arrange free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions.
What to do now
- Check the product. This notice lists no model numbers. Compare yours with the description and photos in the official notice.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call (888) 966-4532.
- 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
- Product type
- Mattresses, Beds
- Recall number
- 09-331
- Units
- About 500
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.
- Distributor
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds
CPSC product type: Beds/Cots
This recall in context
Compared with the 90 mattress recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 500 units: the 71st-largest of 83 mattress recalls that state a unit count. The median is 2,300 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 61 of 90 mattress recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Brand history
- IKEA is named in 41 CPSC notices in this index, from 1995 to 2024. This recall is the 9th. The one before: IKEA KVIBY Chests (08-414, Sep 2008). 6 of them are mattress recalls.
- Time on sale
- 9 months. Recalled 1 month after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
For more information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site atwww.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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