20/03/2014
Ikea Recall Children's Bed Canopies
Three million canopies, for children's beds sold by Ikea, have been recalled due to a strangulation risk.
A spokesperson for the retailer said that they have received reports of children getting entangled in the canopies, with some suffering minor injuries.
There have been no reports of any serious injuries, with the home retailer saying they are recalling the item as a a safety measure.
A full refund is being offend to customers returning the item.
The affected canopies are Legendarisk, Minnen bed Canopy set, Barnslig Boll, Minnen Brodyr, Himmel, Fabler, Tissla and Klammig.
(MH/JP)
A spokesperson for the retailer said that they have received reports of children getting entangled in the canopies, with some suffering minor injuries.
There have been no reports of any serious injuries, with the home retailer saying they are recalling the item as a a safety measure.
A full refund is being offend to customers returning the item.
The affected canopies are Legendarisk, Minnen bed Canopy set, Barnslig Boll, Minnen Brodyr, Himmel, Fabler, Tissla and Klammig.
(MH/JP)
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