Migliaccio & Rathod LLP is investigating reports that certain IKEA LACK floating shelves may sag, tilt, loosen, or pull away from the wall despite being installed according to IKEA’s instructions and supporting only ordinary household items.
IKEA markets LACK floating shelves as modern storage solutions capable of supporting books, décor, framed photographs, and other everyday items while maintaining a clean, “floating” appearance. Consumers, however, report that some shelves begin to noticeably sag or tilt after relatively short periods of normal use, even when supporting well below the advertised weight capacity. Others report the shelves becoming unstable as the internal mounting system loosens or bends over time.
What Consumers Report
Consumers report:
- Shelves noticeably sagging shortly after installation.
- The front edge drooping despite carrying relatively light household items.
- Internal mounting brackets loosening or bending.
- Shelves developing increasing side-to-side movement.
- Shelves separating from the wall despite proper installation.
- Replacement shelves developing similar problems.
- Concerns that newer production shelves perform worse than older versions.
Why Consumers Should Be Concerned
Floating shelves are marketed as permanent storage solutions capable of safely supporting ordinary household items. Consumers reasonably expect the shelves to maintain their structural integrity throughout years of normal residential use.
If internal supports or mounting hardware deform over time despite ordinary loading, consumers may unknowingly place books, collectibles, electronics, or other valuables at risk of falling. In addition to property damage, collapsing shelves may present a significant safety hazard for children and other occupants.
This investigation seeks to determine whether certain IKEA LACK floating shelves contain structural or design defects affecting their long-term durability and load-bearing performance.
Potential Claims May Include
- Product Defect
- Breach of Express Warranty
- Breach of Implied Warranty
- Consumer Protection
- Unfair and Deceptive Trade Practices
- Unjust Enrichment
Signs You May Be Affected
You may be affected if:
- You purchased IKEA LACK floating shelves within the past five years.
- You installed the shelves according to IKEA’s instructions.
- Within the past three years, the shelves sagged, tilted, loosened, or detached while supporting ordinary household items.
- You experienced property damage or incurred repair or replacement costs.
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