On December 22, 2009, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Ikea Home Furnishings announced a voluntary recall of approximately 600 Leopard Highchairs, citing a defect in the snap locks used to secure the seat to the frame. The snap locks can break, causing the seat to drop through the frame and the child to fall. Detached snap locks can also pose a choking hazard.
The recall includes all colors of the Leopard highchairs that have an adhesive label on the underside of the seat and tray with “Leopard” and “Made in Italy” printed on it, along with an eight-digit article number and a five-digit supplier number.
Ikea has received 11 reports of the snap lock breakage, with one report of a child falling through the frame and suffering from bruised legs. The highchairs were sold at Ikea stores nationwide from October 2009 through November 2009.
Customers affected by the recall are asked to stop using the highchairs immediately and return them to any Ikea store for a full refund.
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