IKEA LEOPARD Highchairs recall: Fall and Choking Hazards
IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Why was IKEA LEOPARD Highchairs recalled?
The snap locks used to secure the seat to the frame can break and allow the seat and child to drop through the frame, posing a fall hazard to young children. Detached snap locks can pose a choking hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the highchairs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.ikea-usa.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- LEOPARD Highchairs
- Company
- IKEA Home Furnishings, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 600
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from October 2009 through November 2009 for about $60. The frame sold for $40 and the seat for $20.
- Recall date
- December 22, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- IKEA has received 11 reports worldwide of failing snap locks, including one report of a child falling through the frame and suffering bruised legs. In addition, the firm has one report of a child mouthing a detached snap lock. No incidents have been reported in the United States.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all colors of the LEOPARD highchairs sold as a seat and a frame individually. The seat has an adhesive label affixed to the underside with the words LEOPARD and "Made in Italy," an eight-digit article number and a five-digit supplier number (19589).