IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 16139 · announced April 7, 2016 · Ikea North America Services · 11,000 units affected
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.
The 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.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any IKEA store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.