IKEA is recalling approximately 11,000 LATTJO children's bat cape costumes. The fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck can fail to detach easily, which can cause the cape to tighten around a child's neck. IKEA has received three reports of children suffering scratches to their necks when the fastener failed to release. These black capes with gray stripes were sold at IKEA stores and online from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13. Consumers should stop using the capes and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
The neck closure uses a fastener that may not release quickly if the cape becomes caught or pulled, creating a risk that a child could be strangled or suffer neck injuries. Three incidents have already been reported where children were scratched because the fastener did not detach readily.
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any IKEA store for a full refund.
LATTJO bat cape costume
Label on bat cape
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response