Violation of Federal Mattress Flammability Standard Prompts Recall of Sofa-bed Mattresses by IKEA
Source: CPSC Recall #09331
Recall Date
2009-08-27
Manufacturer
IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Units Affected
About 500
Products Involved
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-beds
Hazard
The mattress and seat cushions intended to be used as a mattress fail to meet the mandatory federal open flame standard for mattresses, posing a fire hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the mattress and cushions and contact IKEA or visit the Returns and Exchange Department at their local IKEA store to arrange free installation of a replacement mattress and seat cushions.
Reported Injuries
No injuries were reported.
Sold At
IKEA stores nationwide from November 2008 through July 2009 for about $850.
Manufactured In
Mexico
Full Recall Description
IKEA KARLSTAD sofa-bed frame has article number 801-215-12, supplier number 20789 with date stamps (YYWW) 0845 through 0927 located on a label attached to the underside of the sofa-bed frame. The mattress topper is not affected by this recall.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28