IKEA has recalled over 17 million MALM dressers and other types of unstable furniture after 8 deaths and nearly 150 child injuries in tip-over incidents.
What You Can Do & How We Can Help
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting IKEA dresser induced injury cases in all 50 states. If your child was injured by a recalled IKEA dresser that tipped over, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
UPDATE: IKEA Recalls Kullen 3-Drawer Chests for Tip-Over Hazard
In March 2020, IKEA recalled about 820,000 KULLEN 3-drawer chests because they can tip over and crush a child. IKEA received 6 reports of tip-over incidents, including 2 injuries involving minor cuts and bruises.
IKEA Agrees to Pay $46 Million Settlement for Death of 2-Year-Old Boy
January 2020 — In the biggest settlement for the death of a child in U.S. history, IKEA has agreed to pay $46 million to the family of Jozef Dudek, a toddler who died when an IKEA Malm dresser tipped over.
IKEA Pays $50 Million Settlement
In December 2016, IKEA paid a $50 million settlement to the parents of 3 children who died in tip-over accidents involving IKEA dressers that were later recalled. IKEA also agreed to voluntarily re-design their furniture to withstand the weight of a 50-pound child climbing on it.
IKEA Dresser Tip-Over Deaths
Children who climb on IKEA dressers that are not anchored to the wall can suffer serious injuries or death if the dresser tips over. At least 8 children have been crushed to death or suffocated under a dresser, and nearly 150 others were seriously injured.
IKEA Re-Announces Recall
In November 2017, IKEA re-announced a recall for 29 million dressers and reported that 91 children were injured in tip-over incidents involving MALM dressers. Another 53 children were injured in tip-overs involving other IKEA dressers and chests.
IKEA Recall
IKEA recalled the following MALM dressers and chests:
| Names | Sold Dates | Measurements |
| MALM 3 | 10/2002 to 6/2016 | 31½” x 18⅞” x 30¾” |
| MALM 4 | 6/2002 to 6/2016 | 31½” x 18⅞” x 39½” |
| MALM 5 | 10/2002 to 4/2006 | 157/8” x 19” x 481/4“ |
| MALM 6 | 6/2002 to 6/2016 | 31½” x 18⅞” x 48⅜” |
| MALM 6 LONG | 11/2002 to 6/2016 | 63” x 18⅞” x 30¾” |
| MALM 6 | 4/2006 to 6/2016 | 153/4” x 191/8” x 483/8“ |
To see a complete list of other non-MALM chests and dressers included in this recall, click on this link www.IKEA-USA.com or http://www.ikea.com/ms/en_US/ikea-chest-and-dresser-recall/index.html on IKEA’s website.
Do I have an IKEA Dresser Lawsuit?
The Schmidt Firm, PLLC is currently accepting IKEA dresser induced injury cases in all 50 states. If your child was injured by a recalled IKEA dresser that tipped over, you should contact our lawyers immediately for a free case consultation. Please use the form below to contact our Product Liability Litigation Group or call toll free 24 hours a day at (866) 920-0753.
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