IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 18240 · announced September 27, 2018 · Ikea Supply · 37,000 units affected
The product
This recall involves IKEA CALYPSO ceiling lamp units with manufacturing date codes between 1625 and 1744. The manufacturing date code is printed on a sticker on the light bulb socket base plate. Please use caution when removing the lamp shade to see the sticker and code.
The hazard
The glass shade on the ceiling lamp can detach and fall, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund or replacement lamp. Remedy type: Refund Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): IKEA has received 19 reports of the glass shade detaching and falling, resulting in three minor injuries, including bumps and cuts.
Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2016 to July 2018 for about $30.
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 on 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.