The gate may not hold in its intended position
of ConsumerAffairs
IKEA North America Services of Conshohocken, Pa., is recalling about 75,000 Patrull Klamma and Patrull Smidig safety gates.
The friction between the wall and the pressure-mounted safety gate is insufficient to hold the gate in its intended position, posing a fall hazard. In addition, the lower metal bar can be a tripping hazard.
There have been 18 incidents worldwide, including 3 incidents in which children have been injured as a result of falling down stairs. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.
These safety gates are white, made of steel and plastic, and measure about 29 inches high with an adjustable width from about 29 inches to 34 inches. The gate has a spring mechanism that fits between the two sides of the door frame to hold the gate in place. A permanent label is attached to the metal bar at the bottom of the safety gate containing an article number.
Gates with the following article numbers are being recalled:
- 302-265-21
- 500-375-67
- 501-919-50
- 655-517-10
- 700-989-65
- 901-136-01
The gates, manufactured in Denmark, were sold at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995, through February 2015, for about $35.
Consumers should stop using the safety gate and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Any PATRIKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995 through February 2015 for about $35.Ull Klamma /Smidig safety gate extensions may also be returned for a full refund. Consumers who want to keep their Patrull Klamma or Smidig safety gate for limited use in a doorway between rooms or at the bottom of a staircase should contact IKEA to receive free updated user instructions and new adhesive warning labels to put on their safety gate.
Consumers may contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime.