IKEA Recalls BLÅVINGAD Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 23175 · announced April 6, 2023 · Ikea Supply · 25,000 units affected
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.
The hazard
A small metal rivet within a wooden play piece can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLÅVINGAD fishing game and contact IKEA for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
Sold at: IKEA stores and online at IKEA.com from October 2022 through March 2023 for about $15.
Consumer 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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.