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CPSCRecalled May 12, 2015 · #15133

IKEA Recalls Pressure-Mounted Safety Gates Due to Fall Hazard

Hazard

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.

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Description

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 recalled: 302-265-21 500-375-67 501-919-50 655-517-10 700-989-65 901-136-01

Product details

Product
PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG Safety Gates
Type
Gates (Safety)
Manufacturer
Not specified
Model numbers
UPCs
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 1995 through February 2015 for about $35.
Made in
Denmark

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice