IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2016-04-07 · 16139
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
16139
Date
2016-04-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Children's LATTJO Bat Cape Costumes
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13.
Importer(s)
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Distributor(s)
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Country of manufacture
China
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.