Children’s bat cape costumes
CPSC Recall #16-139 — April 7, 2016
Product
Children’s bat cape costumes
Description
The fastener at the neck of the bat cape can fail to detach readily during use.
Hazard
The fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the children’s bat cape costumes can fail to detach readily during use, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Incidents / Injuries
IKEA has received three reports outside of the United States of the fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the costume failing to detach readily and scratching children’s necks.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 11,000 (in addition, 750 in Canada)
Sold At
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13.
Manufacturer
"IKEA North America, of Conshohocken, Pa."
Importer
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Manufactured In
China