CPSC2017-01-27
IKEA Recalls Beach Chairs Due to Fall and Fingertip Amputation Hazards
IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
Hazard
The beach chairs can collapse, posing fall and fingertip amputation hazards.
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.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from February 2013 through December 2016 for about $25.
Affected count
About 33,400
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Remedy type
Refund
Products
MYSINGSÖ beach chairs
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/IKEA-Recalls-Beach-ChairsDon't want to check this manually?
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