IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
What's being recalled
Children's LATTJO Bat Cape Costumes
Units: About 11,000 (in addition, 750 in Canada)
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 problem, in CPSC's words
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.
Incidents and injuries reported to 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.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any IKEA store for a full refund.
How to contact the company
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 16139, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.