IKEA — PATRULL
- Risk level
- Serious risk
- Type
- Injuries
- Category
- Childcare articles and children's equipment
- Origin
- Denmark
Hazard: The locking mechanism of the safety gate can open unexpectedly and a small child can open the gate, with a risk of falling down the stairs. Incidents reported.
What is this? A safety gate called PATRULL made by IKEA can open by itself. A small child might push it open and fall down stairs.
What's happening? IKEA has told stores to stop selling this gate. Some gates already sold may have this problem.
Does this affect me? If you have a PATRULL gate at home with small children or stairs, you should check it.
What should I do? Stop using the gate right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing a safer gate.
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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Injuries · Category: Childcare articles and children's equipment · Hazard: The locking mechanism of the safety gate can open unexpectedly and a small child can open the gate, with a risk of falling down the stairs. Incidents reported. · Origin: Denmark
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