CPSC recall 15-059, announced January 13, 2015, covers IKEA VYSSA crib mattress (about 169,000 units). The crib mattresses could create a gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment hazard to infants. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should inspect the recalled mattress by making sure there is no gap larger than the width of two fingers between the ends of the crib and the mattress. 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.
An identification label attached to the mattress cover has the date of manufacture in Month-DD-YYYY format and the VYSSA model name.
Which products are included?
This recall involves IKEA VYSSA style crib mattresses with the following five model names: VACKERT, VINKA, SPELEVINK, SLÖA and SLUMMER. The involved mattresses were manufactured on May 4, 2014 or earlier. An identification label attached to the mattress cover has the date of manufacture in Month-DD-YYYY format and the VYSSA model name. A gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than two finger width is an indication of the defective mattress.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The crib mattresses could create a gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received two reports of infants becoming entrapped between the mattress and an end of the crib. The children were removed from the gap without injury.
Official remedy
Consumers should inspect the recalled mattress by making sure there is no gap larger than the width of two fingers between the ends of the crib and the mattress. If any gap is larger, customers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and return it to any IKEA store for an exchange or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- IKEA
- Product type
- Cribs & bassinets, Mattresses
- Recall number
- 15-059
- Units
- About 169,000
- Manufactured in
- Mexico
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2010 to May 2014 for about $100.
- Importer
- IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
VYSSA crib mattress
CPSC product type: Baby Mattresses and Pads
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.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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