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15 reports to CPSC, the latest made Jan 21, 2025. A report isn’t a recall.

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At a glance

From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.

  • 15reports to CPSC
  • Jan 21, 2025the latest report was made
  • Mar 20, 2012the earliest
  • 12with the company’s comments
Brand
IKEA
Maker
IKEA North America Services, LLCMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
Product
ChairsChairs without a type of their ownCPSC’s product type: Chairs, Other or Not Specified (code 4074), in Furniture, Furnishings & Decorations: Furniture

By month

10 reports from February 2024 to January 2025; the most in January 2025, 3. 5 earlier reports, since March 2012, are in the table.
The numbers, as a table
Reports to CPSC by the month each was made, newest first
MonthReports
January 20253
November 20241
October 20242
August 20241
July 20241
April 20241
February 20241
November 20191
April 20181
May 20141
June 20131
March 20121

How badly anyone was hurt

  • Seen by a doctor or nurse 3 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  • First aid 1 CPSC: Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  • Hurt, no treatment 3 CPSC: Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  • Hurt, care not known 1 CPSC: Injury, Level of care not known
  • No one hurt 6 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
  • No incident, no one hurt 1 CPSC: No Incident, No Injury

As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.

The reports, as CPSC published them

Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.

Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.

Source:

CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.

  1. No one hurt

    Made Jan 21, 2025, sent to the company Jan 23, 2025, published by CPSC Feb 6, 2025

    The product, in the report: Here is the product page website. https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/lisabo-chair-ash-00457235/ It is the Lisabo dining chair, Ash version. Tested for: 243 lb Width: 18 1/8 “ Depth: 20 1/8 “ Height: 31 1/2 “ Seat width: 17 3/8 “ Seat depth: 15 3/8 “ Seat height: 17 3/4 “

    We had a second IKEA Lisabo chair break while someone was sitting on it. The first time was a year and a half ago. My wife had come home from a lengthy hospital stay and it broke from underneath her. We thought it was a fluke. I noticed some of our chairs were missing screws recently and found they had fallen out at some point. I looked up the instructions to find the part numbers and found that the instructions don’t match the instructions. I called IKEA customer service and they were confused. We replaced one of the chair last fall and I noticed differences between it and the old one. The customer service rep told me there was no record of the chair being altered and if it had happened would have been given a new item number. While on the phone, I found an IKEA assembly manual that matched the chairs we have. The rep asked me for the ID number for the manual and could find no record of it existing. This is strange because the item has been redesigned and information on the old design is no longer provided to employees. Since the phone call, a second chair snapped on my son. These were bought in the last few years and we still have receipts. We are concerned the wood used is subpar and these chair are ticking time bombs. It is also trouble they have no record of this older model of chair exists in their system. We have several more of these chairs and it apears they all have to be replaced. No one was injured thankfully and there wasn;t any activity beyond normal usage of the chair. The chair that broke was one I typically use and I lost 60 pounds last year going from 210 to 160lbs.

    Model
    004.572.35
    Bought from
    IKEA in Jacksonville, FL
    Bought
    Feb 19, 2022
    Where
    Apopka, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 15, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand IKEA, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  2. No one hurt

    Made Jan 12, 2025, sent to the company Jan 15, 2025, published by CPSC Jan 30, 2025

    The product, in the report: IKEA Lisabo Chair, Ash color (natural wood), 32” H x 21” L x 18” W

    I was sitting on an IKEA Lisabo chair and it collapsed as I sat down normally. The failure occurred at the pre-assembled connection between the front leg and the frame. We purchased the chairs new in December 2023. I weigh 215 lbs. Fortunately there were no injuries.

    Model
    Lisabo 004.572.35
    Bought from
    IKEA home delivery
    Bought
    Dec 7, 2023
    Where
    Cambridge, Massachusetts: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 36, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand IKEA, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  3. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Jan 2, 2025, sent to the company Jan 6, 2025, published by CPSC Jan 23, 2025

    The product, in the report: IKEA Lisabo chair (color, ash), here is the shopping link: https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/lisabo-chair-ash-00457235/

    I went to sit down on an IKEA Lisabo dining chair and it collapsed from underneath me once I tried to sit on it, this left me on the floor putting all my weight on my elbow which was super painful and I was holding my 2 month old baby who flew into the air and I luckily caught or could have been seriously injured. After I got up, I saw that the leg of the chair had cracked and it was only held together by what appears to be light glue (no screw or other reinforcement). We only had these dining chairs for a little over a year (purchased November 2023) and we do not use them everyday or stand on them, they are only used for their intended purpose. After this incident I had a lot of back pain and my elbow was very bruised and sore, I thought I might have had a fracture but did not (confirmed with a doctor), however this could have been much much worse which is why I want to report it. I also want to mention that this product on the IKEA website says it is tested at 243 pounds, but I am less than that. I hope this can help get this product off the market as I feel it is not safe.

    Model
    LISABO
    Bought from
    IKEA
    Bought
    Nov 12, 2023
    Where
    Port Washington, Washington: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 40, Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand IKEA, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  4. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Nov 13, 2024, sent to the company Nov 15, 2024, published by CPSC Dec 2, 2024

    The product, in the report: Depth: 20 1/8 “ Height: 31 1/2 “ Seat depth: 15 3/8 “ Seat height: 18 7/8 “ Seat width: 17 3/4 “ Tested for: 243 lb Width: 18 1/8 “ Beige wood Ikea Lisabo chair with a soft Ikea cushion.

    One of our IKEA Lisabo chairs collapsed when I was sitting on it. The right front leg broke off and I fell. The broken chair leg scraped the back of my right leg causing a superficial laceration. I weigh approximately 155 pounds and the chair is supposed to hold 243 pounds. We bought the chairs new in December 2021

    Model
    905.610.44 Lisabo Chair
    UPC
    Unknown
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    IKEA, Maryland
    Bought
    Dec 7, 2021
    Where
    ARLINGTON, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 72, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand IKEA, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  5. No one hurt

    Made Oct 16, 2024, sent to the company Oct 21, 2024, published by CPSC Nov 4, 2024

    The product, in the report: IKEA chair Tobias with transparent seat shell

    I have 2 Ikea Tobias chairs. In one case the seat of the shell is cracked. On the other, the entire backrest broke off.

    Model
    Tobias chair
    Bought from
    IKEA store Munich (Eching)
    Bought
    Jan 19, 2021, about then
    Where
    Germany: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unspecified
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Unspecified
    As this report names them
    Brand IKEA, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  6. No one hurt

    Made Oct 1, 2024, sent to the company Oct 4, 2024, published by CPSC Oct 21, 2024

    The product, in the report: Ikea LISABO Chair, ash Article Number 004.572.35 Measurements Tested for: 243 lb Width: 18 1/8 “ Depth: 20 1/8 “ Height: 31 1/2 “ Seat width: 17 3/8 “ Seat depth: 15 3/8 “ Seat height: 17 3/4 “

    What happened that made you want to report? The Ikea Lisabo chair split and collapsed from under me.

    What type of product(s) were being used? Ikea Lisabo chair.

    Who was using the product(s)? An adult of normal weight and height was sitting on the chair when the wood that connects to the leg split and caused the chair to collapse.

    How were the product(s) being used? A person was sitting on the chair while having dinner.

    Were there any injuries that happened or may have happened while using the product? No injuries occurred, thankfully, but it could have been dangerous. We live in a house with three young children who use these dining chairs daily. We have four of these dining chairs.

    Model
    004.572.35
    Bought from
    IKEA, New York
    Bought
    Sep 9, 2019, about then
    Where
    Astoria, New York: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Unknown
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Ikea, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  7. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Aug 28, 2024, sent to the company Sep 3, 2024, published by CPSC Sep 17, 2024

    The product, in the report: Ash-veneer and solid birch chair. Has some grain pattern to it. Very pretty but very flimsy and unsafe. Depth: 20 1/8 “ Height: 31 1/2 “ Seat depth: 15 3/8 “ Seat height: 17 3/4 “ Seat width: 17 3/8 “ Tested for: 243 lb Width: 18 1/8 “

    We were relaxing and talking in the chair when it suddenly gave way and collapsed, landing my fiance on the ground.

    Model
    Lisabo Chair
    Bought from
    IKEA Potomac Mills Woodbridge VA, Virginia
    Bought
    Aug 1, 2023, about then
    Where
    ALEXANDRIA, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 26, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand IKEA, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  8. No incident, no one hurt

    Made Jul 4, 2024, sent to the company Jul 8, 2024, published by CPSC Jul 23, 2024

    The product, in the report: IKEA lisabo chair

    IKEA lisabo chair broke from under me without warning. 165 lb man.

    Model
    Lisabo
    Bought from
    IKEA round rock
    Bought
    Jun 1, 2023, about then
    Where
    Austin, Texas: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand IKEA, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    No Incident, No Injury
  9. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Apr 11, 2024, sent to the company Apr 12, 2024, published by CPSC Apr 26, 2024

    The product, in the report: Ikea Tobias Chair - transparent

    My husband and I were having breakfast on our Ikea Tobias chairs. When slightly leaned back, the back snapped and he fell backwards on the floor. He hurt his back and hip when landing on the floor.

    Model
    Tobias
    Bought from
    Ikea Tampa
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2016, about then
    Where
    St Petersburg, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 60, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Spouse
    As this report names them
    Brand Ikea, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  10. First aid

    Made Feb 7, 2024, sent to the company Feb 12, 2024, published by CPSC Feb 27, 2024

    The product, in the report: IKEA TOBIAS chair, standard size, clear transparent color.

    I was sitting on my dining room chair, and leaned back slightly, and the entire back of the chair broke off, and I went with it. I landed on the ground. I cut my left hand on the left side of the chair where it broke as I was falling, slicing my hand on the sharp edge, and my leg kicked our dining room table as I was falling, leaving a bruise on my shin. But it could have been much worse.

    Model
    TOBIAS
    Bought from
    IKEA, Utah
    Bought
    Jan 1, 2013, about then
    Where
    Lehi, Utah: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 42, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand IKEA, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, First Aid Received by Non-Medical Professional
  11. Seen by a doctor or nurse

    Made Nov 6, 2019, sent to the company Jan 8, 2020, published by CPSC Jan 23, 2020

    The product, in the report: chair

    (10/25/2019) The consumer stated that he had been sitting in the chair for about 30 minutes, when suddenly the chair collapsed. The consumer did not hear a sound or notice anything that would have cause the chair to break. The consumer fell and hurt his back

    The consumer went to the doctor and after x-rays were done, he was advised that he had a bruise on lumbar 5.

    (11/06/2019) The consumer contacted Ikea who advised him that the chair only had a year warranty. He also stated that he was advised that there was nothing that they could do because it was a gift.

    Model
    Bernhard 18199
    Bought from
    gift over 6 years ago
    Where
    Bethesda, Maryland: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 78, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Ikea, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
  12. No one hurt

    Made Apr 26, 2018, sent to the company Jun 22, 2018, published by CPSC Jul 9, 2018

    The product, in the report: Wooden chair advertised to hold up to 375 lbs

    My adult son was seated in my IKEA Poang chair when the wooden chair snapped, causing him to fall to the floor. The chair was beyond repair (I have pictures). The chair is advertised to hold up to 375 lbs. My son weighs at least 75 lbs less than that. I wrote to the company through their website on 4/15 and received an auto reply that they would respond in 3-5 days. To date, I have had no response from the company.

    Model
    Poang
    Bought from
    IKEA
    Where
    Sarasota, Florida: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 45, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand IKEA, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  13. No one hurt

    Made May 8, 2014, sent to the company May 15, 2014, published by CPSC May 30, 2014

    The product, in the report: Childrens swivel chair - egg shape Ikea PS Lomsk Swivel Chair, Orange

    About a month ago, I started noticing small metal rods on my carpet where my kids play. I thought one of their toys fell apart. However, I kept finding more and more of these, and then I realized our Ikea Childrens egg chair was coming apart. This prodict is targeted to little kids, and infants can choke on these items. The chair is an IKEA PS Lomsk Swivel Chair purchased around 2008, and the part is the roller bearing axle about 1.5 cm long and 3 cm in diameter.

    Model
    PS Lomsk
    Bought from
    Ikea
    Bought
    May 1, 2008
    Where
    Saint Paul, Minnesota: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    Self
    As this report names them
    Brand Ikea, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Incident, No Injury
  14. Hurt, no treatment

    Made Jun 23, 2013, sent to the company Jul 1, 2013, published by CPSC Jul 23, 2013

    The product, in the report: LATT children’s table and two chairs from Ikea.

    My daughter (age 18 months) got her head stuck in the back of a chair from an Ikea table and chair set called “LATT.” She’s fine except the livid red mark on her forehead.

    Model
    LATT
    Bought from
    Ikea, Texas
    Bought
    May 19, 2013, about then
    Where
    Unspecified: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 1, Female
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Ikea, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, No First Aid or Medical Attention Received
  15. Hurt, care not known

    Made Mar 20, 2012, sent to the company Apr 6, 2012, published by CPSC Apr 20, 2012

    The product, in the report: Children’s Chair (wood)

    The consumer stated that the seat and back of the children’s chair are made from nylon mesh and are attached with staples. After several uses the staples break and are exposed which caused the staples to lacerate his 3 year old child’s leg (not sure which one). No medical attention was needed. First aid was administered at home.

    The consumer contacted the retailer in 2011 and was advised that he could not return the product.

    The consumer feels that these chairs are a safety hazard for children and should be investigated.

    Model
    POANG
    UPC
    n/a
    Serial number
    unknown
    Bought from
    IKEA, Virginia
    Bought
    Mar 1, 2007, about then
    Where
    Fairfax, Virginia: Home/Apartment/Condominium
    Who was involved
    Age 3, Male
    The reporter’s relation to them
    My Child
    As this report names them
    Brand Ikea, made or sold by IKEA North America Services, LLC
    How badly, in CPSC’s words
    Injury, Level of care not known

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  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.

    Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

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