IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard

Active Recall Announced April 7, 2016 CPSC #16139

Quick answer

IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard is CPSC recall #16139, announced on April 7, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves IKEA children's bat cape costumes. The capes are black with gray stripes, 100% polyester, measure 30 inches long by 57 inches wide and have a fabric hook and loop fastener closure at the neck. IKEA, LATTJO and numbers 60311650 and 18937 are printed on a white label sewn into the seam of the cape. The remedy is consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any ikea store for a full refund.. Affected brand: IKEA North America Services LLC.

Hazard

This recall involves IKEA children's bat cape costumes. The capes are black with gray stripes, 100% polyester, measure 30 inches long by 57 inches wide and have a fabric hook and loop fastener closure at the neck. IKEA, LATTJO and numbers 60311650 and 18937 are printed on a white label sewn into the seam of the cape.

Affected products

Children's LATTJO Bat Cape Costumes

Recalled brands

IKEA North America Services LLC

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any IKEA store for a full refund.

Recall date

April 7, 2016

Categories

Costumes or Masks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16139?

CPSC recall #16139 covers IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on April 7, 2016. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves IKEA children's bat cape costumes. The capes are black with gray stripes, 100% polyester, measure 30 inches long by 57 inches wide and have a fabric hook and loop fastener closure at the neck. IKEA, LATTJO and numbers 60311650 and 18937 are printed on a white label sewn into the seam of the cape.

What is the remedy for recall #16139?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16139 is consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any ikea store for a full refund.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/IKEA-Recalls-Childrens-Bat-Cape-Costumes. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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