IKEA Recalls Children's Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC recall 16139. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the bat cape can fail to detach readily during use, posing a strangulation hazard to children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled bat capes away from children and return the capes to any IKEA store for a full refund.
CPSC recall 16139 has the recall date 7 Apr 2016. The notice names the firm IKEA North America Services. The recall has about 11,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2016 has 6,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Strangulation. CPSC gives the product type Costumes or Masks.
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| Incidents and injuries | IKEA has received three reports outside of the United States of the fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the costume failing to detach readily and scratching children's necks. |
|---|---|
| Units | 11,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| Description | This recall involves IKEA children's bat cape costumes. The capes are black with gray stripes, 100% polyester, measure 30 inches long by 57 inches wide and have a fabric hook and loop fastener closure at the neck. IKEA, LATTJO and numbers 60311650 and 18937 are printed on a white label sewn into the seam of the cape. |
| Product | Children's LATTJO Bat Cape Costumes, About 11,000 (in addition, 750 in Canada), Costumes or Masks |
| Sold at | IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13. |
| Importer | IKEA North America Services LLC |
| Distributor | IKEA North America Services LLC |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Strangulation
- Category: Costumes or Masks
- CPSC recalls of 2016
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 11,000Median of 2016: 6,400
- CPSC recalls of 2016
- 330
- Recalls of 2016 with one of the same hazards
- 1%
- Recalls of 2016 in the category Costumes or Masks
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name IKEA North America Services
- 17
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 14 Jul 2016 | IKEA Recalls Safety Gates and Safety Gate Extensions Due to Fall Hazard |
| 18 Mar 2016 | IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard |
| 9 Feb 2016 | IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 14 Jan 2016 | IKEA Recalls Toy Drums and Drumstick Sets Due to Choking Hazard |
| 8 Sep 2015 | IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard |
| 18 Aug 2015 | IKEA Recalls Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard |
| 12 May 2015 | IKEA Recalls Pressure-Mounted Safety Gates Due to Fall Hazard |
| 1 May 2015 | IKEA Expands Recall of Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment |
| 13 Jan 2015 | IKEA Recalls Crib Mattresses Due to Risk of Entrapment |
| 16 Sep 2014 | IKEA Recalls Children's Swing Due To Fall Hazard |
| 20 Mar 2014 | IKEA Recalls Children's Bed Canopies Due to Strangulation Hazard |
| 29 Jan 2014 | IKEA Expands Recall of Junior Beds that Pose Laceration Hazard |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 16139. https://recallregister.com/product/6701-ikea-recalls-children-s-bat-cape-costumes-due-to-strangulation-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 16139 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
IKEA has received three reports outside of the United States of the fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the costume failing to detach readily and scratching children's necks.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 16139?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 16139?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 11,000 (in addition, 750 in Canada)