IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
Recall 17074 · Jan 27, 2017 · Ikea
33,400
units affected
33,400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17074
- Date
- Jan 27, 2017
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 33,400
- Product
- MYSINGSÖ beach chairs
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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
What can happen
The beach chairs can collapse, posing fall and fingertip amputation hazards.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- 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.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from February 2013 through December 2016 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mysingsö beach chairs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The beach chairs can collapse, posing fall and fingertip amputation hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.