Retailer is recalling safety belts on 1.2m high chairs following a number of accidents around the world
Ikea is recalling the safety belts on more than 1m high chairs after three children were injured as a result of a fault.
The Swedish furniture retailer said it had received eight reports of belts opening unexpectedly on its Antilop chair, and that three of these incidents had resulted in minor injuries to children who had fallen from the chair.
The retailer said belts on about 1.2m high chairs around the world could be affected by the fault which led to incidents in the US and Japan. It said customers should get in touch to obtain replacement belts.
The recall affects all chairs made by a Chinese supplier over a four-year period between 2007 and 2011, and applies to more than 60,000 sold in the UK.
Ikea said customers who had bought the chair, which retails for £10.99 in the UK, should check the model number on the underside of the seat.
It urged those with seats with the supplier number #17389 and production dates between 0607-0911 (YYMM) to visit their local store or contact customer services on 0845 358 3364 to get a replacement belt.
"The high chair belt can open unexpectedly in use, creating a fall hazard," Ikea said in a statement. "No other high chairs are affected. Ikea apologises for any inconvenience this may cause."
The high chairs, which are cheap and easy to clean and store, are a popular sight in restaurants and cafes.