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🧸 Product CY AT DK FR GR IE IS PT SE SK May 29, 2015

IKEA — 1. PATRULL KLÄMMA; 2. PATRULL SMIDIG

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
IKEA — 1. PATRULL KLÄMMA; 2. PATRULL SMIDIG
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Injuries
Category
Childcare articles and children's equipment
Hazard
Friction between the wall and the spring mechanism in the gate can fail to hold the gate in position, which may cause small children to fall down the stairs. In addition, users can trip on the lower metal bar of the gate
Origin
Denmark
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is about IKEA baby gates called PATRULL KLÄMMA and PATRULL SMIDIG. The gates may not stay in place well.

What's happening? The gates can slip or break. This could let small children fall down stairs. The metal bar at the bottom can also cause people to trip.

Does this affect me? If you have one of these gates, your child could be at risk. This affects people in many countries.

What should I do? Stop using the gate right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe gate.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: Friction between the wall and the spring mechanism in the gate can fail to hold the gate in position, which may cause small children to fall down the stairs. In addition, users can trip on the lower metal bar of the gate · Origin: Denmark

First published
May 29, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/162944

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What is this product recall alert about?
IKEA — 1. PATRULL KLÄMMA; 2. PATRULL SMIDIG. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: Friction between the wall and the spring mechanism in the gate can fail to hold the gate in position, which may cause small children to fall down the stairs. In addition, u...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 29, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Cyprus, Austria, Denmark, France, Greece, Ireland, Iceland, Portugal, Sweden, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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