IKEA Recalls Furniture After 3 Tragic Toddler Deaths

IKEA has recalled over 27 million MALM dressers after the deaths of three toddlers in the past few years.

ABC 13 reports that in 2015, customers who bought the unit of 6 stacked drawers were notified that they should use a wall anchoring kit to adhere the furniture to the wall. Small signs were placed next to similar models telling customers that those units must be attached to the wall.

Sadly, some furniture can still appear stable without being adhered to the wall. The first little boy to be killed by the MALM dresser was 2 years old when the furniture fell over and pressed him against his bed. Two more children have been crushed since that incident including the recent tragic event in Minnesota.

IKEA told ABC 13 in a statement that, “We are announcing this recall today given the recent tragic death of a third child. It is clear there are still unsecured products in customers’ homes, and we believe taking further action is the right thing to do.”

The MALM chests are no longer in stores and refunds or store credit will be given to consumers. IKEA plans to maximize their furniture safety in the future.