CPSC2016-04-07
IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard
The fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the bat cape can fail to detach readily during use, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13.
Affected count
About 11,000 (in addition, 750 in Canada)
Injuries reported
IKEA has received three reports outside of the United States of the fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the costume failing to detach readily and scratching children's necks.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Children's LATTJO Bat Cape Costumes
Consumer contact
IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on Press Room at the bottom of the page, then Product Recalls for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-Childrens-Bat-Cape-CostumesDon't want to check this manually?
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