IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards

MYSINGSÖ beach chairs

Date of Recall

2017-01-27

CPSC Release Number

17-074

Manufactured In

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Units

About 33,400

Distributor

IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

Importer

IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland

Sold 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.

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