IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-04-07). Hazards: strangulation. About 11,000 units in the US and 750 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16139 |
| Published | 2016-04-07 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-14 |
| Product category | Costumes or Masks |
| Products | Children's LATTJO Bat Cape Costumes |
| Firm named in the title | IKEA |
| Firms | IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa. (importer); IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 11,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 750 |
| Hazard classes | strangulation |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13. |
Description
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
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.
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