We have another product warning for parents with small children to tell
you about. Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission and IKEA announced a
voluntary recall of a certain type of highchair. The recall centers around LEOPARD Highchairs. The company says the
snap locks used to secure the seat to the frame can break and allow the seat
and child to drop through the frame, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Another problem includes the detached snap locks which can pose a choking
hazard to young children. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately.
About 600 units were sold at IKEA stores
nationwide from October 2009 through November 2009.
The LEOPARD Highchairs were manufactured
in Italy
and distributed out of Conshohocken,
PA.
IKEA has received 11 reports worldwide of
failing snap locks, including one report of a child falling through the frame
and suffering bruised legs. In addition, the firm has one report of a child
mouthing a detached snap lock. No incidents have been reported in the United States.
Consumers should immediately stop using the
highchairs and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Attorney Jeffrey Killino’s
focus is on keeping kids safe and knows child injuries are very serious and can leave a parent feeling helpless. If you
believe your child was injured as a result of a faulty or recalled consumer
product please contact child injury attorney Jeffrey Killino
at 877-875-2927 today.