Skip to main content Ikea recalls Antilop highchairs in belt safety alert Harnesses on some chairs were reported to open unexpectedly, creating a fall hazard. There has been some confusion around the safety of the Ikea Antilop highchair, but we can confirm the child seat has NOT been recalled recently. On Wednesday the 3rd of June an article issuing a safety warning against the budget highchair was published, leading many, (including us) to think there was a new fault with the harness. But it turns out it was on old article from 2012 - when the Antilop was originally recalled - which was mistakenly republished on the Ikea site #ooops. Today (Thursday June 4th) MadeForMums spoke to an Ikea representative, who assured us that the Antilop chairs are completely safe and yesterday's article was, in fact, old news. Still, if you'd like to know more about the old 2012 recall, we have the full story below: Ikea is urging parents who have bought its the £13 Antilop highchair to contact its customer services because its safety belts have been found to be faulty.
The Swedish furniture giant has issued the safety alert after receiving eight complaints of the belt opening by itself, including three reports of children falling out of the chair and hurting themselves. Ikea is recalling 1.2 million Antilop highchairs around the world, including 60, 438 from British families. “The highchair belt can open unexpectedly in use, creating a fall hazard,” said the company in a statement. “No other highchairs are affected. Ikea apologises for any inconvenience this may cause. Safety is always a top priority at IKEA,” the spokeman added. Customers who have an Antilop highchair from supplier #17389 and production date 0607-0911 (the numbers are found on the underside of the seat) may be affected and should contact Ikea’s customer services immediately on 020 3645 0000. Those with affected chairs will receive a replacement belt, free of charge in store. Highchairs-what types are there? 10 of the best funky highchairs
10 of the best highchairs, as rated by you Win £100 of Amazon vouchers courtesy of Legal & General Popular in Product Reviews & Shopping Latest on Made For Mums Product Reviews & ShoppingIKEA has issued a safety alert over thousands of highchairs sold in Britain after three children fell out and hurt themselves.The Swedish furniture store is warning customers about the £10.99 ‘Antilop’ chair because its harnesses can open unexpectedly.The British alert is part of a product recall across Europe which affects 1.2million chairs. Recalled: The Antilop high chair - from supplier #17389 and production date 0607-0911 - that has a faulty safety beltIkea says it has received eight reports of the safety belts opening, including three which led to minor injuries from falls. Some 60,438 of the Chinese-made highchairs were sold in Britain between January 2007 and September last year. In a statement, the company said: ‘The highchair belt can open unexpectedly in use, creating a fall hazard.
‘Ikea has received eight reports of belt opening, including three resulting in minor injury when a child fell from the highchair. ‘No other highchairs are affected. Ikea apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.’ The chair, which comes in red, blue and white, is plastic and sits on four metal legs and is fitted with a grey belt and clasp. The recall only relates to belts on those chairs made between July 2006 and November 2009 which are stamped with the supplier number 17389 beneath the seat. The company says replacement belts will be issued, free of charge, at their stores’ returns departments. Apologies: Ikea has asked customers with affected high chairs to visit one of their stores or call customer services Two days ago, a contributor to the Mumsnet parenting website highlighted how her young son had managed to get out of his belt. She wrote: ‘OK, so anyone know how to keep a climbing baby in the Antilop highchair?
‘There doesn’t seem to be any way to fit a five-point harness, went to get a cloth earlier and came back to find DS had wriggled out from the lap belt (I do tighten it but it loosens itself) and was sitting on the tray with his back to me!’ An earlier post stated: ‘Babybod has turned into an escapologist and no matter how tight the strap on the Antilop is, he wriggles out. Do I just need to buy superglue?!’ Last night an Ikea spokesman said: ‘Customers are advised to contact us for an exchange or refund if they have bought the faulty product.’ IKEA ANTILOP High Chairs Recalled The high chair's restraint buckle can open unexpectedly, posing a fall hazard to the child. IKEA has received eight reports worldwide of restraint buckles that opened unexpectedly, including three reports of children who received minor injuries after falling from the high chair. This recall involves about 169,000 ANTILOP high chairs sold in red, blue or white.
The plastic high chair has detachable silver-colored metal legs. High chairs included in the recall have a manufacture date between 0607 and 0911 (YYMM format) from supplier number 17389. The production date and supplier number are molded into the underside of the seat. "ANTILOP," "IKEA" and the model number are printed on a label affixed to the underside of the seat. Model numbers included in the recall are: ANTILOP high chair blue Model # 701.467.92 ANTILOP high chair red Model # 501.467.93 ANTILOP high chair white Model # 300.697.24 IKEA stores nationwide from August 2006 through January 2010 for about $20. Immediately stop using the high chairs and contact IKEA to obtain a free replacement seat restraint. Note: Health Canada's press release is available here. Report an Incident Involving this Product This recall involves ANTILOP high chairs sold in red, blue or white. ANTILOP high chair blue ANTILOP high chair red ANTILOP high chair white
KEA has received eight reports worldwide of restraint buckles that opened unexpectedly, including three reports of children who received minor injuries after falling from the high chair. Consumers should immediately stop using the high chairs and contact IKEA to obtain a free replacement seat restraint. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products under the agency’s jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical orCPSC's work to help ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals -– contributed to a decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 40 years.