IKEA has recalled approximately 58,000 PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG pressure-mounted safety gates. The friction between the wall and the gate is not strong enough to keep it in place, and the lower metal bar can cause people to trip. There have been 18 incidents worldwide, including three cases where children were injured after falling down stairs. These white steel and plastic gates were sold nationwide at IKEA stores and online from August 1995 through February 2015. Consumers should stop using these gates at the top of stairs and can return them for a full refund.
The gate can slip out of position because it does not grip the wall securely enough, which can cause a child to fall down a staircase. Additionally, the permanent metal bar at the base of the gate creates a significant tripping hazard for anyone passing through.
Consumers should stop using the safety gate and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Any PATRULL KLÄMMA /SMIDIG safety gate extensions may also be returned for a full refund. Consumers who want to keep their PATRULL KLÄMMA or SMIDIG safety gate for limited use in a doorway between rooms or at the bottom of a staircase can contact IKEA to receive free updated user instructions and new adhesive warning labels to put on their safety gate.
PATRULL KLÄMMA
PATRULL SMIDIG
If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response