IKEA initiates Recall for Repair Action on SNIGLAR Cribs

Friday, February 18, 2011 - 09:56
BURLINGTON, ON, Feb. 17 /CNW/ - IKEA Canada has initiated a recall for repair action on the SNIGLAR Crib. There have been no reported cases of injury, however, the four bolts provided to secure the mattress support are not long enough. This can cause the mattress support to detach and collapse, creating a risk of entrapment and suffocation to a child in the crib.
 
Therefore, IKEA recommends that all customers should stop using the crib immediately and check the crib.  If the mattress support bolts extend through the nut, the bolts are the proper length and the crib is not included in the repair action. If the bolt does not extend through the nut, the crib is included in the recall for repair. Contact IKEA for a free repair kit for recalled cribs. In the meantime, find an alternative, safe sleep environment for the child.
  • Name of product: SNIGLAR full-size crib
  • Units: About 6000 units sold in Canada
  • Distributor: IKEA
  • Hazard The four bolts provided with some SNIGLAR cribs to secure the mattress support are not long enough. This can cause the mattress support to detach and collapse, creating a risk of entrapment and suffocation to a child in the crib.
  • Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
  • Description: This recall for repair involves SNIGLAR non-drop-side, full-size cribs with model number 60091931. SNIGLAR, IKEA and the model number are printed on a label attached to the mattress support. The crib frame and mattress support are made of natural/light-coloured wood.
  • Sold exclusively at: IKEA stores nationwide from October 2005 through June 2010 for $89.99
  • Manufactured in: Romania
  • Remedy: Contact IKEA for a free repair kit for recalled cribs. Alternatively, customers can return the crib for a full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (800) 661-9807 or visit www.IKEA.ca