BLÅVINGAD fishing games Recall

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 19, 2026

Recall Information Record – Reclia Database

1. Recall Summary
On April 6, 2023, IKEA, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), announced a recall of the BLÅVINGAD fishing game. The recall was initiated due to a choking hazard. The recall number assigned by CPSC is 23175. The recall notice states that, globally, IKEA has received notice of four incident reports of the rivet coming loose. None of the reported incidents occurred in the U.S. or required medical attention.

2. Affected Products
The recalled product is the IKEA BLÅVINGAD fishing game. The article name (“BLÅVINGAD”), article number “10539622,” supplier number “21576,” and “Made in China” are located on the back of the blue box. The ocean-themed fishing game consists of two wooden fishing lines with string and magnets to attract wooden play pieces with metal rivets. The game includes 11 pieces and a die. Approximately 25,000 units were sold in the United States, and an additional 2,200 units were sold in Canada. The products were sold at IKEA stores and online at IKEA.com from October 2022 through March 2023 for about $15. The importer is IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland. The distributor is IKEA US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia. The product was manufactured in China.

3. Hazard Information
The hazard identified in the recall notice is that a small metal rivet within a wooden play piece can come loose and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The recall notice does not specify any other hazards. No injuries or incidents in the United States have been reported in connection with this hazard. Globally, IKEA has received notice of four incident reports of the rivet coming loose, none of which required medical attention.

4. Consumer Action Required
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled BLÅVINGAD fishing game. The recall notice instructs consumers to contact IKEA for a full refund. No other actions are specified in the recall notice. Consumers are not directed to return the product to the store or to dispose of it in any particular manner; the sole instruction is to stop use and contact IKEA.

5. Official Remedy
The official remedy offered by IKEA is a full refund. Consumers who contact IKEA will receive a full refund for the recalled product. The recall notice does not specify whether proof of purchase is required, nor does it describe the method of refund (e.g., store credit, cash, or check). The remedy is limited to a refund; no replacement product or repair is offered.

6. Contact Information
Consumers may contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. Alternatively, consumers can visit the IKEA website at https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls or www.IKEA.com/us/en and click “Product Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information. The recall notice also references a Canadian recall alert at https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/blavingad-fishing-game-multicolour-recalled-due-choking-hazard. No other contact methods are specified in the recall notice.

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