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The consumer stated this toddler bed has metal staples securing the bed slats into place. She stated that her 3-YO son easily removed a metal staple. The staple was small, sharp and a serious choking hazard. She's concerned if a child swallowed one of these it could be fatal.

Product Details

Product Description: IKEA Sniglar bed frame with slatted bed base (toddler bed)
Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler Name: IKEA North America Services, LLC
Brand Name: IKEA
Model Name or Number: 398.239.78
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Date Manufactured:
Retailer: IKEA
Retailer State: Florida
Purchase Date: 6/7/2014
Product Category: Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations
Product Type: Bedroom, Bedding & Bath
Product Code: Toddler Beds (4082)

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Incident Details

Incident Description: IKEA Sniglar Bed Frame with Slatted Bed Base Metal staples secure the bed slatts into place underneath. My toddler easily removed a metal staple. The staple that my child removed was small, sharp and a serious choking hazard. If a child swallowed one of these it could be fatal.
Incident Date: 2/12/2015
Incident Location: Home/Apartment/Condominium

Victims Involved

Injury Information: Incident, No Injury
My Relationship to the Victim: My Child
Sex: Male
Victim's Age When Incident Occurred: 3 years

Comments from the Manufacturer/Private Labeler

Thank you for the information. Please contact IKEA customer service at (610) 834-0180.

Additional Details

Submitter has product?: Yes
Product was damaged before incident?: No
Product was modified before incident?: No
If yes to any, explanation:
Have you contacted the manufacturer?: No
If Not, Do you plan to?: No

Report Number: 20150212-7AF7F-2147435463
Report Date: 2/12/2015
Sent to Manufacturer/Importer/Private Labeler: 3/6/2015
Report First Publication Date: 3/20/2015
Category of Submitter: Consumer