IKEA Applauds Lawmakers for Introduction of Legislation to Protect Children From Furniture Tip-Overs
IKEA Statement for STURDY Act
March 18th, 2021
IKEA welcomes the introduction of the Stop Tip-Overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (“STURDY”) Act by Rep. Schakowsky and Sen. Casey. Furniture tip-over incidents are a serious home safety issue, and IKEA believes that all stakeholders — industry, legislators, regulators, safety advocates and consumers — must work together to protect children and create a safer life at home.
The STURDY Act calls on the CPSC to set mandatory stability requirements for clothing storage furniture sold in the United States. IKEA has long advocated for a mandatory rule in this area. We see the potential for the STURDY Act to significantly advance industry-wide progress on furniture stability.
IKEA is making significant investments in product design and consumer awareness in order to further increase user-friendliness and enhance safe use. We believe that product development innovation can increase the safety level and is a vital component of a comprehensive approach to reduce the risk of tip-over. We will continue to engage with Congress to ensure that safety-advancing innovative solutions are considered as an important part of the way forward.
IKEA is fully committed to be a part of the solution. We look forward to serving as a collaborative partner with US policymakers and stakeholders to advance and strengthen our shared priority.
About IKEA
At IKEA, the vision is to create a better everyday life for the many people by offering well-designed, functional and affordable, high-quality home furnishing, produced with care for people and the environment. Ingka Group (Ingka Holding B.V. and its controlled entities) is one of 12 different groups of companies that own and operate IKEA retail under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. Ingka Group has three business areas: IKEA Retail, Ingka Investments and Ingka Centres. Ingka Group is a strategic partner in the IKEA franchise system, operating 389 IKEA stores in 32 countries – including 50 retail locations in the U.S.
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