CPSC recall 23-175, announced April 6, 2023, covers IKEA BLÅVINGAD fishing games (about 25,000 units). A small metal rivet within a wooden play piece can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 4 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLÅVINGAD fishing game and contact IKEA for a full refund. Recall contact: call 888-966-4532, or go to www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves the IKEA BLÅVINGAD fishing game. The article name ("BLÅVINGAD"), article number "10539622," supplier number "21576," and "Made in China" are located on the back of the blue box. The ocean-themed fishing game consists of two wooden fishing lines with string and magnets to attract wooden play pieces with metal rivets. The game consists of 11 pieces and a die.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A small metal rivet within a wooden play piece can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
Globally, IKEA has received notice of four incident reports of the rivet coming loose. None of the reported incidents occurred in the U.S. or required medical attention.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLÅVINGAD fishing game and contact IKEA for a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- IKEA
- Recall number
- 23-175
- Units
- About 25,000 (In addition, about 2,200 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores and online at IKEA.com from October 2022 through March 2023 for about $15.
- Importer
- IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
- Distributor
- IKEA US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia
Recall contact information
IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls or www.IKEA.com/us/en and click "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
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