Ikea recalls Mysingso beach chair worldwide

Ikea Canada is among the store's global outlets to recall the Mysingso beach chair. According to the furniture seller, the chair can pose a fall or finger entrapment hazard if incorrectly reassembled after cleaning.

The Swedish furniture retailer receivedreports that the chair can collapse andcause injury,such as by pinching fingers if it is incorrectly reassembled after removing and washing the fabric seat.

"Customers should return their MYSINGS beach chair at the Returns & Exchange department at their local Ikea store or call Ikea Customer Service toll-free, 1-800-661-9807 for a full refund.Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required by Ikea for this recall," Ikea said in a release.

Ikea said Tuesday it had received five reports from Finland,Germany, the United States, Denmark and Australia in which userssustained injuries.

Ikea Canada says the chair has been redesigned and a new version will be available in stores by February, 2017.

Ikeahas more than 300stores in 27 countries. Its parent company is headquartered inLeiden, the Netherlands. The Canadian head officeis in Burlington, Ont.