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IKEA ODGER Swivel Chair (Anthracite colour) recalled over an injury risk
Product recall for IKEA ODGER swivel chair in Anthracite colour presenting a risk of injuries.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
Check your product
Only products that match these details are covered. Have your pack in front of you.
1 identifier listed for this notice.
IKEA ODGER Swivel Chair (Anthracite colour)
- ModelOn the rating label, base, back or box.
- ODGER Anthracite swivel chairs with date stamps before and including 2221.
What to do now
The risk with IKEA ODGER Swivel Chair (Anthracite colour) is physical injury.
- Stop using it.
- Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
- Follow the corrective action in the notice: a refund, repair or replacement from the business.
- Incidents and injuries can be reported to Trading Standards via the Citizens Advice consumer helpline.
Why it matters. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it.
If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2212-0179). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product recall for IKEA ODGER swivel chair in Anthracite colour presenting a risk of injuries.
The risk
The product presents a risk of injuries as it is possible for the chairs to break at the star base of the leg, which could cause the user to fall and harm themselves.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
IKEA are recalling the product from end users.
Advice to consumers
IKEA asks customers who have purchased the ODGER swivel chair, anthracite colour with date stamps before and including 2221 (yyww, located underneath the seat, moulded in the material of the chair), to stop using it and return it to an IKEA store for a full refund.
Further information is available on the Ikea website at: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/odger-swivel-chair-anthracite-colour-pub5b281ef0
Additional information
PSD case number: 2212-0179
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Swivel chair in anthracite colour.
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Questions
Why has IKEA ODGER Swivel Chair (Anthracite colour) been recalled?
The risk with IKEA ODGER Swivel Chair (Anthracite colour) is physical injury. Products that break, pinch, cut or fail suddenly can cause injuries ranging from cuts to fractures.
How do I know if my product is affected?
Compare the model on your product with the details listed under “Check your product” on this page. Only items that match are covered by the notice.
What should I do now?
Stop using it. Read the corrective action below: some notices offer a fix rather than a return.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the retailer or the brand using the details in the official notice. Keep your receipt, order confirmation or bank statement if you have one, but a recall remedy should not depend on it. If you paid by credit card and the item cost more than £100, Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act may let you claim from the card provider. For smaller amounts or debit cards, ask your bank about a chargeback.
Where was IKEA ODGER Swivel Chair (Anthracite colour) sold?
The notice names IKEA. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
