IKEA recalls fishing game over fears loose small metal rivets could be a ‘potential choking hazard’ for children

• The Swedish furniture giant stressed that ‘no injuries have been reported’ 

IKEA has urgently recalled a popular children’s fishing game due to ‘reports of small metal rivets coming loose’ from the contraption – which could be a choking risk for small children. 

The Swedish furniture giant has stressed that no related injuries have been reported and that the recall is a precautionary measure. 

The product is marketed as a ‘BLÅVINGAD fishing game’ and sees children use magnet rods to scoop up wooden sea creature shapes. 

A statement from the supplier reads: ‘IKEA asks all customers who own the BLÅVINGAD fishing game, multicolour, to stop using it and return it to an IKEA store for a full refund. 

‘Proof of purchase is not required.

Ikea has recalled its ‘BLÅVINGAD fishing game’ due to a choking risk 

The store has stressed that no injuries have been reported in relation to the product 

‘IKEA has received reports of small metal rivets coming loose from the painted wooden shapes, presenting a potential choking hazard, especially for small children.

‘No injuries have been reported.

‘Please visit IKEA.co.uk or contact Customer Services on 0203 645 0010 for more information on returns.

‘We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.’

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