Ikea UAE recalls faulty children's beds

Ikea UAE, which designs and sells ready-to-assemble furniture, appliances and home accessories, has recalled faulty children’s beds to avoid any likely injury to users after two breakages were reported.

The company said it had received seven reports of breakage of the metal rod connecting the guardrail to the bed frame. A broken rod could expose sharp metal edges, presenting a laceration hazard. There have been no reports of any injuries caused by breakage of the metal rod.

Ikea asked customers who have Kritter and Sniglar junior beds to immediately check the date stamped on the label attached to either the headboard or the underside of the bed.

It said Kritter junior beds in pine with date stamp (1114 – 1322)  from 1114 to 1322 and Sniglar junior beds in beech with date stamp (1114 – 1318)  from 1114 to 1318 are affected and recalled for repair.

Customers with an affected product should visit the Ikea store or its customer services to receive a repair kit free of charge.

Abdulaziz bin Hathboor,director of consumer protection at Dubai’s Department of Economic Development, appreciated Ikea’s recall to avoid any likely injury to users.