IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard
CPSC recall 16123 · announced March 18, 2016 · Ikea North America Services · 30,600 units affected
The product
The lamps are brush-finished nickel plated and have a dimmer switch. The floor lamp is 49 inches tall, and the table lamps are 14 or 18 inches tall. "Gothem" and the IKEA logo are printed on the label attached to the underside of each lamp base.
The hazard
Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor and table lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Three reports of minor shock have been received worldwide.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for between $20 and $50.
Consumer contact: IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on "Press Room" at the bottom of the page, then "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.