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IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Note: Health Canada's press release is available here.

  • IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs
Name of Product:
ANTILOP High Chairs
Hazard:
he high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child
Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
January 05, 2012
Units:
About 169,000 (133,000 in the U.S. and 36,000 in Canada)
Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.ikea-usa.com

Recall Details

Description:

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

 

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact IKEA to obtain a free replacement seat restraint.

Incidents/Injuries:

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 Exclusively At

IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through January 2010 for about $20.

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
12-079
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