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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls roller blinds due to strangulation risk

IKEA recalled all roller blinds, Roman blinds, and roll-up blinds over a documented risk of strangulation.

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IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation

IKEA Recalls Roller Blinds, all Roman Blinds and all Roll-Up Blinds Due to Risk of Strangulation

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls folding chair beds for amputation risk

IKEA recalled folding chair beds and sofa beds due to a fingertip amputation hazard.

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IKEA Home Furnishings Announces Recall to Repair Folding Chair Beds and Sofa Beds for Fingertip Amputation Hazard

IKEA Home Furnishings Announces Recall to Repair Folding Chair Beds and Sofa Beds for Fingertip Amputation Hazard

Labor & working conditions Allegation

Ikea is accused of forced labor in Belarusian jails

Ikea is accused of using forced labor in Belarusian jails for years, according to a French media outlet.

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IKEA suppliers allegedly used Belarus prisoners under forced labor conditions, report says | CNN Business
IKEA furniture was allegedly produced by prisoners in Belarus penal colonies under forced labor conditions, according to a new report by the French non-profit investigative journalism network Disclose.
politico.eu
Many products sold by Swedish furniture giant Ikea were for years made using forced labor in Belarusian jails, according to a report by French media outlet Disclose.
Ikea suppliers accused of using forced labor in Belarusian jails – POLITICO

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls children's bed canopies due to strangulation risk

IKEA recalled children's bed canopies because of a strangulation hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Children's Bed Canopies Due to Strangulation Hazard

IKEA Recalls Children's Bed Canopies Due to Strangulation Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls children's nightlight for shock hazard

IKEA recalled its children's nightlight due to an electrical shock hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

IKEA Recalls Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls coffee/tea makers for burn and laceration hazards

IKEA recalled coffee and tea makers due to burn and laceration hazards.

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IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

IKEA Recalls Coffee/Tea Makers Due to Burn and Laceration Hazards

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls cribs due to mattress support collapse

IKEA recalled cribs after discovering mattress support collapse poses entrapment and suffocation hazards.

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IKEA Recalls to Repair Cribs Due to Mattress Support Collapse; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

IKEA Recalls to Repair Cribs Due to Mattress Support Collapse; Cribs Pose Entrapment and Suffocation Hazards

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls LEOPARD highchairs due to fall and choking hazards

IKEA recalled LEOPARD highchairs because of fall and choking hazards.

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IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls crib mattresses due to entrapment risk

IKEA recalled crib mattresses after identifying a risk of entrapment.

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IKEA Expands Recall of Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment

IKEA Expands Recall of Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls pressure-mounted safety gates

IKEA recalled pressure-mounted safety gates due to a fall hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Pressure-Mounted Safety Gates Due to Fall Hazard

IKEA Recalls Pressure-Mounted Safety Gates Due to Fall Hazard

Corporate conduct Allegation

IKEA is accused of recalling 29 million MALM chest and dressers

IKEA is accused of recalling 29 million MALM and other chest and dresser models due to a serious tip-over hazard, urging consumers to anchor them or return for a refund.

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consumerreports.org
An Ikea spokesperson told CR that the company could not comment on ongoing litigation but said that Ikea has invested millions of dollars in communications about both the dresser recall and tip-over prevention through a variety of channels, including its website, stores, advertising, social media, and email.
For years, Ikea has repeatedly come under fire for selling unsafe dressers that did not meet voluntary industry stability standards and for its handling of the recall, which was announced in 2016 and reannounced in 2017, and ultimately included 17.3 million dressers.
Lawsuit Filed Against Ikea Faulty Furniture Recall - Consumer Reports
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Indeed, as of June 2019, Ikea stated that out of the 17.3 million recalled dressers, the company had issued only 400,000 refunds for returned dressers.
The lawsuit alleges that in addition to knowing about the dangers and deaths linked to its dressers before the recall, Ikea failed to commit sufficient resources to alert consumers of the recall.
Ikea first recalled the Malm line of dressers along with some other Ikea dresser models in June 2016 after the products were tied to the tip-over deaths of several children.
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Following an Additional Child Fatality, IKEA Recalls 29 Million MALM and Other Models of Chests and Dressers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests and Dressers or Return for Refund

Following an Additional Child Fatality, IKEA Recalls 29 Million MALM and Other Models of Chests and Dressers Due to Serious Tip-Over Hazard; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests and Dressers or Return for Refund

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls crib mattresses due to entrapment risk

IKEA recalled crib mattresses after identifying a risk of entrapment.

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IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment

IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls infant bibs due to choking hazard

IKEA recalled infant bibs after identifying a choking hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Infant Bibs Due to Choking Hazard

IKEA Recalls Infant Bibs Due to Choking Hazard
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls garlic presses due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled garlic presses after identifying laceration and ingestion hazards.

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IKEA Recalls Garlic Presses Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards

IKEA Recalls Garlic Presses Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls VARMFRONT power banks due to fire hazard

IKEA recalled VARMFRONT power banks after identifying a fire hazard.

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IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard

IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls dining tables due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled dining tables because of a laceration hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Dining Tables Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA Recalls Dining Tables Due to Laceration Hazard
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls floor and table lamps due to shock hazard

IKEA recalled floor and table lamps due to a shock hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard

IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls mirrors due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled mirrors over a documented safety risk for laceration hazards.

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IKEA Recalls Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA Recalls Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls USB chargers due to burn hazard

IKEA recalled USB chargers after identifying burn and electric shock hazards.

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IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock Hazards

IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock Hazards
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls ceiling lamps due to laceration risk

IKEA recalled ceiling lamps because of impact and laceration hazards.

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IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls children's wall-mounted lamps

IKEA recalled children's wall-mounted lamps due to a strangulation hazard after one child death was reported.

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IKEA Recalls Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Child Death Reported

IKEA Recalls Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Child Death Reported
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls bicycles due to fall hazard

IKEA recalled bicycles due to a fall hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard

IKEA Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls beach chairs due to fall hazard

IKEA recalled beach chairs after identifying a risk of fall and fingertip amputation.

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IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards

IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls mirrors due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled mirrors over a documented safety risk for laceration hazards.

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IKEA Expands Recall of Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA Expands Recall of Mirrors Due to Laceration Hazard
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls KULLEN chests for tip-over risk

IKEA recalled KULLEN 3-drawer chests due to tip-over and entrapment hazards, urging consumers to anchor them or return for a refund.

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IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests or Return for Refund

IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests or Return for Refund
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls children's folding tent

IKEA recalled its children's folding tent due to laceration and puncture hazards.

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IKEA Recalls Children's Folding Tent Due to Laceration and Puncture Hazards

IKEA Recalls Children's Folding Tent Due to Laceration and Puncture Hazards

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls glass mugs due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled glass mugs because of a laceration hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Glass Mugs Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA Recalls Glass Mugs Due to Laceration Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls ceiling lamps due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled ceiling lamps because of a laceration hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls chest of drawers for laceration hazard

IKEA recalled its chest of drawers due to a laceration hazard.

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IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA Recalls to Repair Chest of Drawers Due to Laceration Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls Junior Beds due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled Junior Beds after identifying a laceration hazard.

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IKEA Expands Recall of Junior Beds that Pose Laceration Hazard

IKEA Expands Recall of Junior Beds that Pose Laceration Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls crib mattresses due to flammability violation

IKEA recalled crib mattresses after failing to meet federal flammability standards.

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IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls safety gates due to fall hazard

IKEA recalled safety gates and safety gate extensions because of a fall hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard

IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls vases due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled vases because of a laceration hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Vases Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA Recalls Vases Due to Laceration Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls bowls plates and mugs due to burn hazard

IKEA recalled bowls, plates, and mugs over a documented burn hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

IKEA Recalls Bowls, Plates, and Mugs Due to Burn Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls children's wall-mounted lamps

IKEA recalled children's wall-mounted lamps due to strangulation hazard.

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IKEA Reannounces and Expands Recall of Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard

IKEA Reannounces and Expands Recall of Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls Junior Beds due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled Junior Beds because of a laceration hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Junior Beds Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA Recalls Junior Beds Due to Laceration Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls wardrobe mirror doors due to laceration hazard

IKEA recalled wardrobe mirror doors after identifying a laceration hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Wardrobe Mirror Doors Due to Laceration Hazard

IKEA Recalls Wardrobe Mirror Doors Due to Laceration Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls children's swing due to fall hazard

IKEA recalled its children's swing because of a fall hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Children's Swing Due To Fall Hazard

IKEA Recalls Children's Swing Due To Fall Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls toy drums due to choking hazard

IKEA recalled toy drums and drumstick sets after identifying a choking hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Toy Drums and Drumstick Sets Due to Choking Hazard

IKEA Recalls Toy Drums and Drumstick Sets Due to Choking Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls high chairs due to fall hazard

IKEA recalled high chairs to repair a fall hazard.

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IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls track lighting due to electric shock hazard

IKEA recalled its track lighting system because of a documented electric shock hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Track Lighting System Due to Electric Shock Hazard

IKEA Recalls Track Lighting System Due to Electric Shock Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls candles for fire and burn hazards

IKEA recalled candles due to documented fire and burn hazards.

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IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

IKEA Recalls Candles for Fire and Burn Hazards

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls glass-door wall cabinets

IKEA recalled glass-door wall cabinets as CPSC and the firm agree to stop importation until the hazard is eliminated.

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CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Glass-Door Wall Cabinets Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Glass-Door Wall Cabinets Firms agree to stop importation until hazard is eliminated

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls children's chair over safety risk

IKEA recalled the Fargglad multi-color children's chair due to a documented safety risk.

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CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Fargglad Multi-Color Children's Chair

CPSC, IKEA Home Furnishings Announce Recall of Fargglad Multi-Color Children's Chair

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls METALLISK espresso makers

IKEA recalled METALLISK espresso makers due to burn and injury hazards.

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IKEA Recalls METALLISK Espresso Makers Due to Burn and Injury Hazards

IKEA Recalls METALLISK Espresso Makers Due to Burn and Injury Hazards

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls children's bat cape costumes

IKEA recalled children's bat cape costumes due to a strangulation hazard.

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IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard

IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
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Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls LYDA Jumbo Coffee/Tea Cups

IKEA recalled LYDA Jumbo Coffee/Tea Cups due to a burn hazard.

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IKEA Recalls LYDA Jumbo Coffee/Tea Cups Due to Burn Hazard

IKEA Recalls LYDA Jumbo Coffee/Tea Cups Due to Burn Hazard

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls stuffed teddy bears

IKEA recalled stuffed teddy bears due to a documented safety risk.

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CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears

CPSC, IKEA Announce Recall of Stuffed Teddy Bears

Workplace equity Allegation

IKEA is accused of age discrimination allegations

IKEA is accused of age discrimination by employees Donofrio, Olafsson, and Gorbeck, with specific claims involving Ixtabalan.

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Since that time, Donofrio filed his ADEA collective action complaint that specifically named Ixtabalan (February 12, 2018); Olafsson filed an EEOC charge against IKEA alleging age discrimination that specifically named Ixtabalan (August 2018);53 and Gorbeck filed an ADEA collective action complaint against IKEA that specifically

Corporate conduct Recall

IKEA recalls BLÅVINGAD fishing games

IKEA recalled BLÅVINGAD fishing games due to a choking hazard.

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IKEA Recalls BLÅVINGAD Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard

IKEA Recalls BLÅVINGAD Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard
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