IKEA - Mysingso beach chair recalled

• if the seat is not assembled incorrectly the chair can potentially collapse, cause a fall or fingers to become trapped or severed
• five reported incidents – from Finland, Germany, the US, Denmark and Australia – of people receiving injuries to their fingers that needed medical treatment
• three of these incidents resulted in fingertip amputation

 

Selected media reports

The Guardian, Ikea issues global recalls for deckchair after reports of injuries

CBC News, Ikea recalls Mysingso beach chair worldwide

Detroit News / AP, IKEA recalls beach chair globally after injury reports

CTV News Winnipeg, IKEA Canada recalls beach chairs, finger injuries reported

The Sun (UK), BEACH CHAIR DANGERS Ikea recalls beach chair sold in UK after reports of finger injuries which ‘required medical attention’

 

Mentions by IKEA

IKEA Australia

IKEA Canada

IKEA UK

 

 

Recalls as posted on official government recall sites

Australia

Canada

USA

 

28/1/17 edit: Link to USA recall added

30/1/17 edit: Link to Australian recall added