A Commitment to Home Safety
Leading the way in furniture safety, IKEA has introduced the Anchor and Unlock feature, a pioneering stability mechanism designed to prevent the dangers of furniture tip-overs. This innovation is a testament to IKEA’s dedication to customer safety and its vision for a harm-free home environment.
The Ingenious Anchor and Unlock System
Understanding the paramount importance of securing furniture, IKEA’s Anchor and Unlock innovation is a clever incentive for consumers to fasten their chests or dressers to the wall. This feature ensures that multiple drawers can only be opened once the unit is safely anchored, otherwise restricting access. The VIHALS chest of drawers is the first globally available product to incorporate this life-saving technology.
Expanding Safety Across the Range
Marie Klaesson, Manager for Range Area Bedroom Furniture at IKEA of Sweden, reveals that VIHALS is just the beginning. IKEA is set to roll out additional products with unique stability features, including the recently launched GREÅKER cabinet, which boasts custom hinges for controlled door opening angles to enhance stability.
Sharing Innovation for the Greater Good
With a rich 80-year history in home living solutions, IKEA is not only protecting its innovations with patents but also sharing them. Carl Ervér, IKEA’s patent manager, emphasizes the company’s desire for industry-wide adoption of the Anchor and Unlock mechanism, signaling a shift from competition to collaboration for the sake of consumer safety.
Setting Industry Standards
As IKEA continues its journey of innovation, it remains committed to meeting and exceeding industry standards for product safety. With a long-standing practice of including tip-over restraints and educating customers on the importance of anchoring furniture, IKEA is striving to make furniture anchoring an intuitive practice for a safer home.
Collaboration for a Safer Tomorrow
Looking to the future, IKEA is eager to maintain its collaborative efforts with industry peers, regulators, and safety advocates. By fostering a culture of safe furniture use and design, IKEA aims to ensure that every product can withstand the rigors of daily life, contributing to a more secure home environment for everyone.
