IKEA recalling 20,000 cribs sold it in its stores

Posted in Mom Stuff
by Julie Wallace

IKEA is recalling about 20,000 SNIGLAR cribs sold in the U.S. because the four bolts provided with some of the cribs to secure the mattress support are not long enough and can cause the mattress support to detach and collapse, creating a risk of entrapment and suffocation to a child in the crib.
No injuries have been reported.
The cribs were full-sized, non-drop-side cribs with the model number 60091931. SNIGLAR, IKEA and the model number are printed on a label attached to the mattress support. The crib frame and mattress support are made of natural/light-colored wood.
They were sold at IKEA stores nationwide from October 2005 through June 2010 for about $80.
Consumers should stop using the crib immediately and check the crib. If the mattress support bolts extend through the nut, the bolts are the proper length and the crib is not included in the recall. If the bolt does not extend through the nut, the crib is included in the recall. Contact IKEA for a free repair kit for recalled cribs. In the meantime, find an alternate, safe sleep environment for the child, such as a bassinet, play yard or toddler bed depending on the child’s age.
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm’s website at www.ikea-usa.com.