Safety gates and safety gate extensions recalled over fall hazard

Recall date

July 14, 2016

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard

Recall number

16226

Sold / distributed

IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995 through June 2016 for between $10 and $60.

Why it was recalled

The locking mechanism can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to children and other consumers.

What was recalled

This recall involves IKEA PATRULL, PATRULL FAST and PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gates and safety gate extensions. The gates and gate extensions are white, made of beech wood or steel and plastic. The pressure-mounted gates open both inward and outward. They measure about 28 ¾ inches high with an adjustable width from about 28 ¾ inches to 34 ¼ inches. The gate extensions measure about 28 ¾ inches high with an adjustable width from about 2 ½ inches to 5 inches. A permanent label is attached to the metal bar at the bottom of the safety gate containing "IKEA" and the article number. Gates with the following article numbers are included in this recall: Model Article Number(s) PATRULL safety gate 702.390.98 PATRULL safety gate extension 602.651.44 PATRULL FAST safety gate (white) 700.377.26, 702.265.19 PATRULL FAST safety gate (beech wood) 300.375.68, 700.989.51, 701.135.98 and 901.919.53 PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate 302.265.21 PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate extension 302.651.45, 902.265.23

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the safety gates and safety gate extensions and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.