IKEA Recalls to Repair High Chairs Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled January 5, 2012 · CPSC recall 12079 · IKEA

Hazard

he high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 169,000 (133,000 in the U.S. and 36,000 in Canada)

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.

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

What to do

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

Contact

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

Product

ANTILOP High Chairs

Imported by

IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →