CPSC Recall in 2020: IKEA Recalls KULLEN 3-Drawer Chests Due to Tip-Over and Entrapment Hazards; Consumers Urged to Anchor Chests or Return for Refund

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 20-085

Date: March 04, 2020

Product Name: KULLEN 3-drawer chest

Recall Description:

This recall involves the KULLEN 3-drawer chest.  The chest is 28 3/8 inches tall, sold in black-brown or birch colors, and weighing approximately 45 pounds.  The article numbers for the KULLEN 3-drawer chest are 600-930-58 (birch), 501-637-54 (black-brown), and 803-221-34 (black-brown).  A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, IKEA logo, country of origin and “KULLEN” are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel.

Hazard Description:

The recalled chest is unstable if it is not anchored to the wall, posing tip-over and entrapment hazards that may result in death or serious injuries to children.  Additionally, KULLEN 3-drawer chests imported after August 12, 2019 do not comply with the performance requirements of the updated version of the U.S. consensus standard (ASTM 2057-19).

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Repair

Units: About 820,000 (in addition, about 150,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

IKEA has received six reports of tip-over incidents involving KULLEN 3-drawer chests that were not anchored to the wall, including one report involving a minor cut and one report involving minor cuts and bruises.

Sold At:

Exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from April 2005 to December 2019 for about $60.

Manufactured In:

Various countries