IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests or Return for Refund
CPSC recall 20085. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled chest is unstable if it is not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that may result in death or serious injuries to children. Additionally, KULLEN 3-drawer chests imported after August 12, 2019 do not comply with the performance requirements of the updated version of the U.S. consensus standard (ASTM 2057-19).
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the KULLEN 3-drawer chest if not properly anchored to the wall and place it into an area that children cannot access. Consumers should contact IKEA for either a full refund or a free wall-attachment (anchor) kit. For refund: IKEA will accept in-store returns or arrange for free pick up of the chests for a full refund. For wall-attachment (anchor) kit: Consumers can order a free wall-attachment (anchor) kit. Consumers can install the anchor themselves or IKEA will provide a one-time, free in-home installation service, upon request.
CPSC recall 20085 has the recall date 4 Mar 2020. The notice names the firm IKEA Supply AG. The recall has about 820,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Entrapment.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | IKEA has received six reports of tip-over incidents involving KULLEN 3-drawer chests that were not anchored to the wall, including one report involving a minor cut and one report involving minor cuts and bruises. |
|---|---|
| Units | 820,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund, Repair |
| Description | This recall involves the KULLEN 3-drawer chest. The chest is 28 3/8 inches tall, sold in black-brown or birch colors, and weighing approximately 45 pounds. The article numbers for the KULLEN 3-drawer chest are 600-930-58 (birch), 501-637-54 (black-brown), and 803-221-34 (black-brown). A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, IKEA logo, country of origin and "KULLEN" are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel. |
| Product | KULLEN 3-drawer chest, About 820,000 (in addition, about 150,000 were sold in Canada) |
| Sold at | Exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from April 2005 to December 2019 for about $60. |
| Importer | IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland |
| Distributor | IKEA Distribution Services Inc., of Conshohocken Pa |
| Made in | Various countries |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 820,000Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls on the register that name IKEA Supply AG
- 15
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|---|---|
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| 15 Aug 2024 | IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard |
| 22 Feb 2024 | IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock Hazards |
| 9 Nov 2023 | IKEA Expands Recall of Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 6 Apr 2023 | IKEA Recalls BLÅVINGAD Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard |
| 16 Mar 2023 | IKEA Recalls Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 9 Feb 2023 | IKEA Recalls ODGER Swivel Chairs Due to Fall and Injury Hazards |
| 25 Aug 2022 | IKEA Recalls METALLISK Espresso Makers Due to Burn and Injury Hazards |
| 19 May 2021 | IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard |
| 8 Oct 2019 | IKEA Recalls Infant Bibs Due to Choking Hazard |
| 27 Nov 2018 | IKEA Recalls Dining Tables Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 27 Sep 2018 | IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20085The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Cite this page
Recall Register. CPSC recall 20085. https://recallregister.com/product/8759-ikea-recalls-kullen-3-drawer-chests-due-to-tip-over-and-entrapment-haz/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 20085 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
IKEA has received six reports of tip-over incidents involving KULLEN 3-drawer chests that were not anchored to the wall, including one report involving a minor cut and one report involving minor cuts and bruises.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from April 2005 to December 2019 for about $60.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20085?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Refund, Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20085?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 820,000 (in addition, about 150,000 were sold in Canada)