CPSC recall 14-137, announced March 20, 2014, covers IKEA Children's bed canopies (about 255,000 units). An infant or young child can get entangled at the neck in the canopy's fabric, posing a strangulation hazard. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled children's bed canopies and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 966-4532, or go to www.ikea-usa.com.
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 canopy's name is printed on the washing instructions label sewn onto the bottom of the fabric.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
This recall involves IKEA children's bed canopies. The canopies are made out of mesh fabric and hang from the ceiling onto a child's crib or bed. They measure about 7 ft. long and about 2 ft. in diameter. The canopy's name is printed on the washing instructions label sewn onto the bottom of the fabric. Canopy Name Article Number Description BARNSLIG Boll 201.078.30 Red pointed canopy top with white mesh fabric FABLER 201.308.78 White pointed canopy top with multicolored dots and upside-down triangles sewn on the white mesh fabric HIMMEL-Blue 901.376.40 Blue pointed canopy top with blue mesh fabric HIMMEL-Blue/White 201.758.38 Blue pointed canopy top with white mesh fabric and white clouds HIMMEL-Green 701.376.41 Green pointed canopy top with green leaves and green mesh fabric HIMMEL-Pink 101.376.39 Pink pointed canopy top with pink mesh fabric KLÄMMIG 928.165.95 Yellow canopy attached to a stand which is clamped to the frame of a crib. LEGENDARISK 600.506.81 White canopy with golden ribbon at the top and crowns printed on sheer white fabric MINNEN Bed Canopy Set 900.877.58 White canopy with golden swirl decorations printed on the edge of the fabric MINNEN Brodyr 501.076.78 White pointed canopy top with green leaf decorations sewn on the sheer white fabric TISSLA 902.367.15 Light pink pointed canopy with pink lace and sequins sewn on the sheer light pink fabric
Why it was recalled
An infant or young child can get entangled at the neck in the canopy's fabric, posing a strangulation hazard.
Incidents and injuries
There have been nine reports worldwide of children getting entangled in the bed canopies, including one in the U.S. involving a 7-month-old girl who pulled the canopy's fabric into her crib and wrapped it around her neck several times.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled children's bed canopies and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- IKEA
- Product type
- Camping equipment, Beds
- Recall number
- 14-137
- Units
- About 255,000 in the United States, 7,000 in Canada and 2.6 million worldwide
- Manufactured in
- Czech Republic, Estonia, Lithuania, Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1996 through March 2014 for between $10 and $30.
- Importer
- IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Children's bed canopies
CPSC product type: Tents & Canopies
Recall contact information
IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the recall link at the top of the page for more information.
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