IKEA Beach Chairs recall: Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
Why was IKEA Beach Chairs recalled?
The beach chairs can collapse, posing fall and fingertip amputation hazards.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- MYSINGSÖ beach chairs
- Company
- IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland, IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Quantity
- About 33,400
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from February 2013 through December 2016 for about $25.
- Recall date
- January 27, 2017
- Incidents / injuries
- 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.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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