CPSC Recall in 2016: IKEA Recalls Children’s Bat Cape Costumes Due to Strangulation Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-139

Date: April 07, 2016

Product Name: Children’s bat cape costumes

Recall Description:

The fastener at the neck of the bat cape can fail to detach readily during use.

Hazard Description:

The fabric hook and loop fastener at the neck of the children’s bat cape costumes can fail to detach readily during use, posing a strangulation hazard to children.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 11,000 (in addition, 750 in Canada)

Incidents:

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.

Sold At:

IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from November 2015 through February 2016 for about $13.

Manufactured In:

China