IN LIGHT OF THE HUGE IKEA DRESSER RECALL…ATTORNEY GENERAL LISA MADIGAN IS URGING CONSUMERS TO MAKE SURE THEIR SECOND HAND PURCHASES ARE SAFE.
IKEA RECALLED 29 MILLION DRESSERS AND CHESTS AFTER SIX TODDLERS DIED WHEN THE FURNITURE TIPPED OVER AND FELL ON THEM. BUT MANY OF THE DRESSERS ARE STILL IN USE…WITH THE OWNERS UNAWARE OF THE PROBLEM.
MADIGAN SAYS IF YOU’RE BUYING A USED CHILDREN’S PRODUCT…LIKE A CAR SEAT, HIGH CHAIR OR FURNITURE…IT’S IMPORTANT TO MAKE SURE THERE HAVEN’T BEEN ANY RECALLS ISSUED FOR THAT ITEM.
YOU CAN CHECK THE LATEST RECALLS BY VISITING THE CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION’S WEBSITE AT: CPSC DOT GOV.