Ikea has issued another warning over a range of furniture after a boy was crushed by a set of drawers from its Malm range. The company issued the warning after three children were killed when drawers and wardrobes fell on them.
The following statement has been released by Ikea regarding the issue: “We wish to emphasise that the best way to prevent tip-over of chests of drawers is to attach products to the wall with the included restraints and hardware as per the assembly instructions.
“Ikea has included restraints with our chest of drawers for decades, and wall attachment is an integral part of the assembly instructions.”
The best way to prevent tip-over of chests of drawers is to attach products to the wall
The Technical Regulatory Division within the MCCAA urges people who bought such products to make sure that they are properly attached to the wall according to the provided instructions.
Though there are no known Ikea representatives in Malta, consumers may still have bought their products online or from overseas suppliers.
For more information, contact the Technical Regulatory Division on 2395 2000.