IKEA Recalls LEOPARD Highchairs Due to Fall and Choking Hazards
Recall 10089 · Dec 22, 2009 · Ikea
600
units affected
600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10089
- Date
- Dec 22, 2009
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 600
- Product
- LEOPARD Highchairs
- Product type
- High Chairs
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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).
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the highchairs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from October 2009 through November 2009 for about $60. The frame sold for $40 and the seat for $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled leopard highchairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the highchairs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
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.
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.