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Retail giant Ikea has recalled one of their most popular cabinets

Do you have this in your home? - by Lucy Francis
  • 22 Sep 2021

You might want to check what your books, crockery and vases are resting on because if you travelled to Ikea and purchased any time between 2010 and 2017, chances are you might own the Hemnes cabinet.

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Why does it matter, you ask? This super-popular cult cabinet has been recalled for repair after it was discovered that the shelves can shrink and move in a dry indoor climate, which can result in shelves falling, your items getting damaged and someone getting hurt. Oops!

Here's how to know if you need to take yours in for repair.

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Firstly, the affected model was sold nationally between 2010 and 2017, so if you bought a Hemnes during lockdown this year to house all your new cookbooks, you're safe!

The affected products are the solid timber bookcase and glass-doored cabinets with movable shelves in various sizes and colours. If you're not sure, check the product label (found on the bottom of the product) for date stamps between 2010-04-01 to 2017-04-01, or contact Ikea.

Discovered you own a defective model? Don't worry! It's actually a pretty simple fix. For no charge, Ikea will provide shelf support pins and instructions on how to install the pins to keep your shelves – and items – in place.

Get in touch with Ikea via their website here, or phone them on one of the below numbers.

ACT/NSW – 02 8020 6641

Queensland – 07 3380 6800

Victoria/Tasmania – 03 8523 2154

South Australia – 08 8234 3333

Western Australia – 08 8234 3944

See www.productsafety.gov.au for Australian Product Recall Information

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