Ikea develops its products using a rigorous risk assessment and testing program, to ensure that the products comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the markets where they are sold. However, it has come to the company’s attention that the star-shaped base leg of the ODGER swivel chair in anthracite color with manufacturing dates before and including 2221 may break and represent a risk of injury to the costumer.
The company urges all clients who own the ODGER swivel chair in anthracite color with manufacturing dates before and including 2221 to immediately stop using it and return it to any Ikea store for a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. The name and date of manufacture of the product can be found under the seat, molded into the material of the chair.
Ikea recalls the chair due to safety concerns
Customer safety always comes first for Ikea. For that reason, the company is recalling the ODGER swivel chair in anthracite color with manufacturing dates before and including 2221 (22 represents the year and 21 represents the week the product was produced) because there is a risk that the star-shaped base leg of the chairs could break and cause falls and injuryes for the user.
In its website, the piece was advertised as a chair that offers “comfortable seating position, thanks to the swivel and adjustable height”, and publicized that not assembled was required: “you just click it together with a simple mechanism under the seat”, could be seen in the product’s page.
Ikea is committed to ensuring the safety of its customers and made a public statement in which it apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this recall. If you have any questions or concerns, you can contact Ikea customer service for more information in any of its stores in the United States and Canada.
What a safe desk chair should have to be reliable
A good, trustworthy desk chair should have several key features to ensure comfort and safety for the user. The first feature is adjustability: It should be able to be adjusted to different heights to accommodate users of different sizes and to allow for proper ergonomic positioning. Another important feature is sturdy construction. The chair should be made of durable materials and have a robust design to ensure it can support the weight of the user without breaking apart. This provides a stable and safe working environment for the user.
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