IKEA recalls VYSSA crib mattresses with gaps larger than two fingers' width that could entrap infants. Consumers should inspect and return defective units for exchange or refund.
The crib mattresses could create a gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than allowed by federal regulations, posing an entrapment hazard to infants.
IKEA is recalling VYSSA style crib mattresses that may have gaps larger than two fingers' width between the mattress and crib ends. This poses an entrapment hazard to infants, requiring immediate action to prevent injury.
The crib mattress may create a gap wider than two fingers' width between the mattress and crib ends. This gap can trap an infant's limbs, potentially causing injury or preventing escape.
Parents or caregivers of infants using the recalled VYSSA crib mattresses. Infants are at highest risk due to the entrapment hazard.
Check for a gap larger than two fingers' width between the mattress and crib ends. The mattress has a label with the manufacture date in Month-DD-YYYY format and the VYSSA model name.
Check if there is a gap larger than two fingers' width between the mattress and crib ends.
If a gap larger than two fingers' width is found, immediately stop using the mattress.
Take the mattress to any IKEA store for an exchange or full refund.
Consumers should inspect the recalled mattress by making sure there is no gap larger than the width of two fingers between the ends of the crib and the mattress. If any gap is larger, customers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and return it to any IKEA store for an exchange or a full refund.
VACKERT, VINKA, SPELEVINK, SLÖA and SLUMMER.
May 4, 2014 or earlier.
Check for a gap larger than two fingers' width between the mattress and crib ends.
If the gap is larger than two fingers' width, stop using it and return it to an IKEA store for exchange or refund.
We’ve drafted a message you can send IKEA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1893 — IKEA VYSSA crib mattress Hello, I own a VYSSA crib mattress that is covered by recall 1893 from IKEA. The official recall notice states: Consumers should inspect the recalled mattress by making sure there is no gap larger than the width of two fingers between the ends of the crib and the mattress. If any gap is larger, customers should immediately stop using the recalled mattresses and return it to any IKEA store for an exchange or a full refund. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
