IKEA is recalling a series of crib mattress that could entrap an infant. Already the company has received two reports of infants becoming entrapped between the mattress and an end of the crib. The children were removed without injury.
The recall is for the IKEA VYSSA crib mattressproduct sold under the following five model names: VACKERT, VINKA, SPELEVINK, SLÖA and SLUMMER. The mattresses were manufactured in May of 2014. The identification label attached to the mattress cover has the date and the VYSSA model name.
How to look for a defective mattress: A gap between the mattress and crib ends larger than two finger width is an indication of a defective mattress.
What You Should Do Next: Immediately stop using the mattress and return it to any IKEA store for an exchange or a full refund. Contact IKEA at toll-free at (888) 966-4532
If you have a child who has suffered an injury due to a defective mattress from Ikea please call us at 843-720-3737
