Child entrapment risk prompts recall for select IKEA chests, dressers

FORT MYERS, Fla. Multiple children and adult dressers and chests sold at IKEA were recalled Tuesday.

If the furniture is not properly anchored to the wall, it could tip over and either harm or kill children, according to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission

The recall covers items with the product number 18-040 and these specifications:

• 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″

Customers should either get the furniture repaired or ask for a refund, according to the commission.

Anyone with questions about the recall can go online or call the retailer toll-free at 1-866-856-4532.