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Product recall · CPSCApril 6, 2023Serious
IKEA BLÅVINGAD Fishing Games
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
A small metal rivet within a wooden play piece can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLÅVINGAD fishing game and contact IKEA for a full refund.
Who to contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls or www.IKEA.com/us/en and click "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
The product
This recall involves the IKEA BLÅVINGAD fishing game. The article name ("BLÅVINGAD"), article number "10539622," supplier number "21576," and "Made in China" are located on the back of the blue box. The ocean-themed fishing game consists of two wooden fishing lines with string and magnets to attract wooden play pieces with metal rivets. The game consists of 11 pieces and a die.
Details
- Units affected
- About 25,000 (In addition, about 2,200 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- April 6, 2023
- Brand
- IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
- Made or distributed by
- IKEA US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Globally, IKEA has received notice of four incident reports of the rivet coming loose. None of the reported incidents occurred in the U.S. or required medical attention.
IKEA stores and online at IKEA.com from October 2022 through March 2023 for about $15.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “IKEA Recalls BLÅVINGAD Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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