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Product recall · CPSCApril 7, 2016Highest risk
IKEA Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
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.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Who to 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.
The product
This recall involves IKEA children's bat cape costumes. The capes are black with gray stripes, 100% polyester, measure 30 inches long by 57 inches wide and have a fabric hook and loop fastener closure at the neck. IKEA, LATTJO and numbers 60311650 and 18937 are printed on a white label sewn into the seam of the cape.
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,000 (in addition, 750 in Canada)
- Recall date
- April 7, 2016
- Brand
- IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- What has been 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.
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13.
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 Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation 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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