The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·09331·Announced 2009-08-27

IKEA Recalls Karlstad Sofa-Beds Due to Mattress Flammability Violation

IKEA is recalling about 500 Karlstad sofa-beds because the mattresses and seat cushions fail to meet federal flammability standards, posing a fire hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

IKEA is recalling approximately 500 Karlstad sofa-beds sold nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009. The recall is prompted by a violation of the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, which creates a fire hazard for consumers. The specific issue involves the mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress; the mattress topper is not affected by this recall.

The affected sofa-bed frames have article number 801-215-12 and supplier number 20789. Date stamps ranging from 0845 through 0927 are located on a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame. These products were sold at IKEA stores for about $850.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and cushions. To arrange for the free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions, consumers should contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store.

The recalled product

Product
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds
Category
Consumer Product — Furniture
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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