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Recalls this week: IKEA dressers, nightgowns

Millions of IKEA dressers that pose a tipping hazard are being recalled. Several children have died in tipping and entrapment incidents associated with the dressers.

Here's a more detailed look:

IKEA DRESSERS

DETAILS: IKEA MALM chests and dressers, including 3-drawer, 4-drawer, 5-drawer and 6-drawer models and other children's and adult chests and dressers. The MALM chests and dressers are constructed of particleboard or fiberboard and are white, birch (veneer), medium brown, black-brown, white stained oak (veneer), oak (veneer), pink, turquoise, grey, grey-turquoise, lilac, green, brown stained ash (veneer), and black. A 5-digit supplier number, 4-digit date stamp, IKEA logo, country of origin and "MALM" are printed on the underside of the top panel or inside the side panel. The recalled MALM chests were sold from 2002 through June 2016. On July 22, 2015, CPSC and IKEA announced a repair program for the chests and dressers that included a free wall-anchoring repair kit for the MALM chests and dressers and other IKEA chests and dressers.

WHY: The recalled chests and dressers are unstable if they are not properly anchored to the wall, posing a serious tip-over and entrapment hazard that can result in death or injuries to children.

INCIDENTS: Two fatalities involving MALM chests and dressers occurred prior to the announcement IKEA's repair program. In February 2014, a 2-year-old boy from West Chester, Pennsylvania, died after a 6-drawer MALM chest tipped over and fatally pinned him against his bed. In June 2014, a 23-month-old boy from Snohomish, Washington, died after he became trapped beneath a 3-drawer MALM chest that tipped over. Subsequent to a July 2015 announcement, CPSC and IKEA learned of additional tip-over incidents, including a February 2016 incident in which a 22-month-old boy from Apple Valley, Minnesota, died when a MALM 6-drawer chest fell on top of him. IKEA also received reports of 41 tip-over incidents involving the MALM chests and dressers, resulting in 17 injuries to children between the ages of 19 months and 10 years old.

HOW MANY: About 8 million MALM chests and dressers and 21 million additional children's and adult chests and dressers in the U.S. Another 6.6 million were sold in Canada.

FOR MORE: Call IKEA at 866-856-4532 or visit at www.IKEA-USA.com/recallchestsanddressers or www.IKEA-USA.com and click on Product Recall for more information on how to receive a refund or free wall-anchoring repair kit.

ROVS

DETAILS: 2015 and 2016 model year Polaris Ranger 570 recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs). They have either two or four seats and a rear box. "Ranger" is printed on the rear box and "570" is printed on the hood. "Polaris" is stamped onto the front grill. The ROVs were sold in several colours. 2015 models include the Ranger 570, Ranger 570 EPS, Ranger 570 EPS HD, Ranger Crew 570, and Ranger Crew 570 EPS. 2016 models include the Ranger 570 2x4, Ranger 570, Ranger 570 EPS, Ranger 570 EPS HD, Ranger 570 EPS ZUG, Ranger Crew 570, and Ranger Crew 570 EPS. They were sold at Polaris dealers nationwide from August 2014 through June 2016.

WHY: The ROVs can overheat during heavy engine loading, slow-speed intermittent use and/or high outdoor temperatures and catch fire.

INCIDENTS: Seven reports of the recalled ROVs overheating and catching on fire. No injuries have been reported.

HOW MANY: About 43,000

FOR MORE: Call Polaris at 800-765-2747 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit www.polaris.com and click on "Off-Road Safety Recalls" on the main page for more information.

CHILDREN'S NIGHTGOWNS

DETAILS: Five styles of children's nightgowns made by Saro Trading. The 100-per cent white cotton nightgowns have "Taleen" printed on the neck label. These nightgowns are embroidered with either eyelet trimming, ribbons on the chest, or buttons on the centre front of the garment. They were sold at Francie Hargrove Interior Designs, Georges Girls Luxe Sleep and Nichols stores nationwide, and at http://www.sarostore.com/ and http://fennco.com/en/ from February 2012 through April 2016.

WHY: The nightgowns fail to meet federal flammability standards for children's sleepwear, posing a risk of burn injuries to children.

INCIDENTS: None reported.

HOW MANY: About 7,800.

FOR MORE: Call Saro Trading Company at 800-662-7276 from 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday PT, send email to info@saro.com or visit www.sarostore.com and click on the Product Recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.

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