Recalls / 2017-01-27

IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards

17074 · Recalled 2017-01-27 · CPSC page

Beach chair with article number 002.931.40

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

Hazards

The beach chairs can collapse, posing fall and fingertip amputation hazards.

Reported 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.

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
MYSINGSÖ beach chairs		About 33,400

Parties

Importer: IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
Distributor: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Made in: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Sold at: IKEA, online at www.ikea-usa.com

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.

More images

Beach chair with article number 502.851.66

Beach chair with article number 802.873.95

Beach chair with article number 303.120.24

Beach chair with article number 003.120.25

Beach chair with article number 503.120.23

Beach chairs with article number 302.580.79

Beach chairs with article number 902.280.08

Source: CPSC recall 17074. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.