Severity
Moderate
ModerateActive
CPSC recall · Reported February 9, 2023
IKEA Recalls ODGER Swivel Chairs Due to Fall and Injury Hazards
The chairs' leg base can break, posing fall and injury hazards.
The recall
issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — The chairs' leg base can break, posing fall and injury hazards..
- Moderate
- severity level
- February 9, 2023
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #23118 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #23118) was formally reported on February 9, 2023. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. The recalling firm is not specified in the federal record. Federal records list the affected scope as About 12,000.
The documented reason for this recall is: The chairs' leg base can break, posing fall and injury hazards. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return any chair bearing a date stamp before and including 2221 (YYWW) to any IKEA store or contact IKEA for instructions on how to dis… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls — clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Where this recall sits in its category — 2,542 household products recalls on record
Where this recall sits in the database
Of 100,165 recalls in the database, 23,668 are high severity, 72,097 moderate, and 4,400 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Affected scope
About 12,000
Related Recalls
6
0 from same agency
Product description
This recall involves IKEA ODGER Swivel Chairs in the anthracite (gray) color. The name and date stamp of the product can be found underneath the seat, molded in the material of the chair. The recalled chairs bear a date stamp before and including 2221 with the first two digits represent the year and the last two digits represent the week, (YYWW).
Reason for recall
The chairs' leg base can break, posing fall and injury hazards.
Remedy — what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return any chair bearing a date stamp before and including 2221 (YYWW) to any IKEA store or contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the chair to receive a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 23118 |
| Date reported | February 9, 2023 |
| Date initiated | February 9, 2023 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 12,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves IKEA ODGER Swivel Chairs in the anthracite (gray) color. The name and date stamp of the product can be found underneath the seat, molded in the material of the chair. The recalled chairs bear a date stamp before and including 2221 with the first two digits represent the year and the last two digits represent the week, (YYWW).. Units affected: About 12,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The chairs' leg base can break, posing fall and injury hazards.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chairs and return any chair bearing a date stamp before and including 2221 (YYWW) to any IKEA store or contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the chair to receive a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 9, 2023. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 23118.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (23118) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.
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Data Sources
Source: FDA, CPSC, and NHTSA federal recall databases. This recall: CPSC, reported February 9, 2023.
- Source: FDA — Food and Drug Administration, openFDA Enforcement API (food, drug, and medical device recalls)
- Source: CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission Recalls API (consumer product recalls and hazards)
- Source: NHTSA — National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Recalls API (vehicle safety recalls)
Recall information is sourced from official federal agency databases. Always verify recall details with the issuing agency for the most current status. This information is for research and awareness purposes only.
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Source: Federal recall agencies (FDA, CPSC, NHTSA) Aggregated federal recall feeds Recall data normalized across FDA, CPSC and NHTSA feeds; severity classifications follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type).