IKEA Recalls BLÅVINGAD Fishing Games Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 23175 · Apr 6, 2023 · Ikea
25,000
units affected
25,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23175
- Date
- Apr 6, 2023
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 25,000
- Product
- BLÅVINGAD fishing games
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
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.
What can happen
A small metal rivet within a wooden play piece can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLÅVINGAD fishing game and contact IKEA for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled blåvingad fishing games?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLÅVINGAD fishing game and contact IKEA for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
A small metal rivet within a wooden play piece can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.