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IKEA is recalling more than 25,000 mirrors sold in the United States and Canada because they may fall and break, potentially harming consumers.
the IKEA LETTAN mirrors – About 14,600 sold in the U.S. and 10,500 sold in Canada – Contains plastic fittings that attach the mirror to the wall and can break, causing the mirror to fall, “posing a risk to consumers.” The company said on its website.
About 22,400 of the mirrors were previously recalled in March 2023, according to it US Consumer Product Safety Commission.
The agency said IKEA had received more than 65 reports globally about mirrors, including 56 in the previous recall, and no injuries were reported.
The recalled mirrors were sold in U.S. stores and online from December 2019 to June 2023 for about $29.99 to $55.99, the retailer said. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirrors and contact IKEA to request a free replacement wall fixture.
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Which IKEA mirrors have been recalled due to a potential tear hazard?
The recall includes all sizes of LETTAN flat mirrors, which are frameless, approximately 38 inches high and sold in 23, 31, 39 and 47 inches widths.
The recall announcement stated that the mirrors had a date stamp before and including 2105 (YYWW) and a date stamp before and including 2325 (YYWW); The first two digits represent the year, and the last two digits represent the week of manufacture. There is a date stamp on the back of the mirror, as vendor number 21944. The following LETTAN mirrors have been recalled (listed by size and product number):
- Litan Mirror – 23⅝” x 37¾”; Article number: 804.353.05
- Litan Mirror – 31½” x 37¾”; Article number: 804.353.10
- LETTAN Mirror – 39⅜” x 37¾”; Article number: 604.352.69
- Litan Mirror – 47¼” x 37¾”; Article number: 304.353.03
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What should I do if I have a mirror recalled by IKEA?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled mirrors and contact IKEA to request a free replacement wall fixture. Instructions on how to safely disassemble the mirror are available on the page IKEA website. Customers can also return the mirror to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required to receive a full refund, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
Customers can call IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or contact the company online at www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls or www.ikea.com/us/en And click “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
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