IKEA Recalls ANTILOP High Chairs Due to Restraint Buckle Fall Hazard

Plain-English summary

IKEA North America Services LLC is recalling approximately 169,000 ANTILOP high chairs sold in the United States and Canada. The recall involves plastic high chairs with detachable silver-colored metal legs, available in red, blue, or white. The specific hazard is that the high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, which poses a fall hazard to the child.

IKEA has received eight reports worldwide of restraint buckles that opened unexpectedly. These reports include three instances where children received minor injuries after falling from the high chair. The affected units were sold at IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through January 2010 for about $20. The chairs have a manufacture date between 0607 and 0911 (YYMM format) from supplier number 17389, which is molded into 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, and ANTILOP high chair white Model # 300.697.24.

Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact IKEA to obtain a free replacement seat restraint. For additional information, consumers can contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or visit the firm's website at www.ikea-usa.com.

The recalled product

Product

ANTILOP High Chairs

Manufacturer

IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

Category

Consumer Product — Furniture

Hazard

• fall-hazard

Affected units

169,000

Distribution

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