IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard
What's being recalled
ANTILOP High Chairs
Units: About 169,000 (133,000 in the U.S. and 36,000 in Canada)
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
The problem, in CPSC's words
he high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
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.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact IKEA to obtain a free replacement seat restraint.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.ikea-usa.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 12079, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.