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PAX AURLAND wardrobe glass mirror door.
Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled door and return it to an IKEA store for a refund.
Affected products
This recall involves the PAX AURLAND wardrobe glass mirror door, model number 101-604-51. The name 'PAX AURLAND', IKEA, the supplier number (12650) and date stamp (YYWW) is printed on the rear mirror door on the lower edge.
The mirror door is made of foil-coated particleboard and the mirror of glass. The mirror is secured with metal fastenings at the top and bottom. The mirror door measures about 50 centimetres (19.5 inches) wide and 236 centimetres (93 inches) long.
Issue
The mirror can detach unexpectedly from the wardrobe door, fall and shatter, posing a laceration hazard to consumers.
IKEA has received reports of 14 incidents with one incident reporting a minor injury in Europe. No incidents have been reported in Canada or the United States.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries to Canadians related to the use of this product.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled door and return it to an IKEA store for a refund.
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at 1-800-661-9807 anytime, or visit the firm's website.
Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form
Additional information
Background
Number sold
Approximately 1,608 units of the affected product were sold in Canada at IKEA stores nationwide. In the United States, approximately 1,700 units of the affected product were sold.
Time Period Sold
The recalled products were sold from August 2009 through September 2011 in Canada and the United States.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in Sweden
Details
- Manufacturer
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Ikea Canada
Burlington
Ontario
CANADA
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