The furniture manufacturer Swedish Ikea to pay US$ 50 million in the framework of an agreement in the united States after the death of three children crushed by lockers, said Thursday the law firm that represents the families.
The firm Feldman Shepherd indicated that the agreement was closed after the death of three children in three years, and stipulates that$ 50 million be divided between the three families.
in Addition, it establishes that Ikea will pay a total of US$ 100,000 to the pediatric hospitals and US$ 100,000 to a us foundation that is dedicated to the safety of the children.
Ikea confirmed that agreement had been reached but declined to comment until they have the endorsement of the justice.
The furniture involved in accidents are the comfortable range Malm, which were the subject of a request for withdrawal from the market in North America and China. Close to 29 million units were withdrawn in the united States, 6.6 million in Canada and 1.6 million in China.
The us agency for safety of consumers (CPSC) said in June that five people had died since 1989, and 31 were injured in 41 crashes involving these comfortable Ikea.
According to u.s. authorities, these furniture are unstable while are not fixed to the wall, “presenting a significant risk of rolling ( … ), which can lead to death or serious injury in children”, stated the CPSC.
Source: AFP
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