IKEA recalls 299 GUNGGUNG children's swings sold in Canada for possible risk of injury

BURLINGTON, ON, Sept. 16, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, IKEA Canada announced a recall of GUNGGUNG children's swing. While there are no reports of injury in Canada, IKEA urges customers who have a GUNGGUNG children's swing to immediately remove the swing and bring it back to any IKEA store where they will receive a full refund. IKEA sold 299 swings in Canada during July and August 2014.

At IKEA, the safety and security of everyone who comes into contact with our product is of the utmost importance.  IKEA has received reports of incidents showing that the suspension fittings on GUNGGUNG swing do not live up to IKEA quality requirements posing a risk of injury.

Name of product: GUNGGUNG swing

Article Number: 30243974

Units: 299 pieces in Canada

Distributor: IKEA

Hazard:  IKEA has received reports of incidents showing that the suspension fittings on GUNGGUNG swing do not live up to IKEA quality requirements posing a risk of injury.

Incidents/Injuries:  There have been no reports of injury in Canada and one incident report.

Sold exclusively at: IKEA globally from April 1, 2014 and in Canada July and August 2014.

Remedy:  Return to any IKEA store for a full refund

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at [phone] or visit www.IKEA.ca

SOURCE: IKEA Canada

Media Contact: Madeleine Löwenborg-Frick, National Public Relations Manager, IKEA Canada, [email protected]