IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12079 · Jan 5, 2012 · Ikea
169,000
units affected
169,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12079
- Date
- Jan 5, 2012
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 169,000
- Product
- ANTILOP High Chairs
- Product type
- High Chairs
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves ANTILOP high chairs sold in red, blue or white. The plastic high chair has detachable silver-colored metal legs. High chairs included in the recall have a manufacture date between 0607 and 0911 (YYMM format) from supplier number 17389. The production date and supplier number are molded into the underside of the seat. "ANTILOP," "IKEA" and the model number are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the seat. Model numbers included in the recall are: ANTILOP high chair blue Model # 701.467.92 ANTILOP high chair red Model # 501.467.93 ANTILOP high chair white Model # 300.697.24
What can happen
he high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact IKEA to obtain a free replacement seat restraint.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- KEA has received eight reports worldwide of restraint buckles that opened unexpectedly, including three reports of children who received minor injuries after falling from the high chair.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through January 2010 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled antilop high chairs?
Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact IKEA to obtain a free replacement seat restraint.
What is the hazard?
he high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child
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.