IKEA Recalls Infant Bibs Due to Choking Hazard
What's being recalled
MATVRÅ Infant Bibs
Units: About 7,000
This recall involves the MATVRÅ bibs for infants sold in a two pack with one blue and one red bib with a snap at the back of the neck. The blue bib has a green seam along the outside with white polka dots. The red bib has a yellow seam along the outside with red polka dots. MATVRA, IKEA and the IKEA logo are printed on a white tag on the back of the bib.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The snap on the bibs can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm received two reports of the snaps on the bibs detaching. Neither incident occurred in the United States. No injuries have been reported.
What CPSC says to do
Refund
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bibs and return them 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 Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 20008, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.