IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
MYSINGSÖ beach chairs
Date of Recall
2017-01-27CPSC Release Number
17-074Manufactured In
Bosnia and HerzegovinaUnits
About 33,400Distributor
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.Importer
IKEA Supply AG, of SwitzerlandSold By
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from February 2013 through December 2016 for about $25.Problem/Hazard
The beach chairs can collapse, posing fall and fingertip amputation hazards.Injuries/Incidents
IKEA has received 13 reports worldwide of incidents, including 10 reports of injuries, six of which resulted in fingertip amputations. Three of the incidents, including one fingertip amputation injury, were reported in the U.S.Description
This recall involves IKEA MYSINGSÖ beach chairs. The chairs are foldable with a wood base and an attached polyester fabric seat. The following article numbers are included in this recall. The article numbers are on labels on the wooden frame and sewn into the fabric.
Seat Fabric Color & Pattern |
Article Number |
Light Red/Blue Striped |
902.280.08 |
Red/Blue Striped |
302.580.79 |
Solid White |
502.851.66 |
Solid Red |
802.873.95 |
Solid Green |
002.931.40 |
Grey/White Chevron |
303.120.24 |
Light Blue/White Chevron |
503.120.23 |
Light Red/White Chevron |
003.120.25 |
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return them to any IKEA store for a free replacement or full refund. Replacement MYSINGSÖ beach chairs are labeled with article numbers 703.380.17 and 903.380.16 and have plastic stoppers that prevent incorrect re-assembly.Consumer Contact
IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on Press Room at the bottom of the page, then on Product Recalls at the top of the page for more information.Recall Comments
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