IKEA BLÅVINGAD fishing game, multicolour
- Affected
- A fishing game, consisting of 1 dice, 2 fishing rods, 11 different wooden figures and two trays for the shapes with partitions. The fishing rods are wooden sticks with string and on the end there are wooden blocks with magnets on them. The shapes are objects such as fish, sunglasses,…
- The problem
- The product presents a risk of choking as there have been reports of small metal rivets detaching from the game.
- What to do
- The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market by IKEA. Customers who own the game should stop using it and return it to an IKEA store for a full refund. For further information, please access the IKEA website at: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/blavingad-fishing-game-multicolour-pubc7ccef40.
Product information
| Type | Toys – Fishing Game |
|---|---|
| Brand | IKEA |
| Batch Numbers | 10526506, 00531834, 30531837, 10539622 |
| Country of Origin | China |
| Product Description | A fishing game, consisting of 1 dice, 2 fishing rods, 11 different wooden figures and two trays for the shapes with partitions. The fishing rods are wooden sticks with string and on the end there are wooden blocks with magnets on them. The shapes are objects such as fish, sunglasses, shell etc. The shapes have a metal rivet in them. |
| Product Report and Image | Link to Product Image and PDF |
Hazard
The product has been identified as presenting a risk of choking as reports have been received that the metal rivets on the shapes can become detached. If the rivet detaches while the game is being used by a young child, they could place the small part in their mouth and choke.
The product does not meet the requirements of the Toys (Safety) Regulations 2011.
Corrective action
The product has been recalled from end users and withdrawn from the market by IKEA. Customers who own the game should stop using it and return it to an IKEA store for a full refund. For further information, please access the IKEA website at: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/blavingad-fishing-game-multicolour-pubc7ccef40.
Additional information
PSD case number: 2303-0118
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Can I get a refund?
In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.
Updated 27 March 2023. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.