KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — Furniture store Ikea today recalled its two safety gate models that could pose a fall hazard — the Patrull Klamma and Patrull Smidig.

The Sweden-based company said these models are not to be used at the top of a staircase.

“The Patrull Klamma and Patrull Smidig pressure-mounted safety gates are safe to use in a doorway between rooms or at the bottom of a staircase,” it said in a statement today.

Ikea has received reports that the friction between the wall and the pressure-mounted safety gate has been insufficient to hold the gate in its intended position. In addition, the lower metal bar could constitute a tripping hazard.

“If the gate is mounted at the top of a staircase, this poses a fall hazard and risk of injury,” said IKEA.

Three reports of children injured as a result of falling downwards on stairs have been identified, but no incident of injury has been reported in Malaysia.

Customers who would like to continue using these models can contact the Ikea store to receive updated user instructions and new adhesive warning labels to put on their safety gate, free of charge.

Customers who would like to return their product for a full refund should make sure that the date stamp on it is “1510” or earlier.

These two models have been sold at Ikea Malaysia since September 1, 2005. — Bernama