HEMNES Bookcases & Glass Cabinets recalled due to risk of falling shelves

**** Recall via Health Canada

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Common name: HEMNES Bookcases & Glass Cabinets

Product description: This recall involves various HEMNES Bookcases & Glass cabinet models available in multiple colors sold to April 2017. The affected bookcases & glass cabinets will have a marking on the product with the company name “IKEA” and manufacturing date before 1713.

Hazard identified: The shelves within the recalled bookcases & glass cabinet may fall as some of the provided shelf supports may not be long enough, posing an injury hazard. As of May 27th, 2019, the company has received 2 reports of falling shelves in Canada, and 2 reports of minor injuries.

Consumers should stop using the affected bookcases & glass cabinets and contact IKEA to obtain a free kit containing longer shelf support pins.

For more information consumers may contact IKEA Customer Service at 1-800-661-9807 or online

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