Reported Feb 9, 2016
IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard
IKEA North America Services LLC of Conshohocken, Pa.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling lamps, uninstall them and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Firm 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 for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Ceiling lamps
- Amount recalled
- About 840,000 (in addition, about 427,000 were sold in Canada)
Where it was sold
Sold at IKEA stores worldwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2012 through January 2016 for about $13 for the HYBY ceiling lamp, and from November 2002 through January 2016 for about $5 for the LOCK ceiling lamp..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The plastic retaining clips that secure the glass shades to the lamp housings can break and allow the glass shades to fall, posing a laceration hazard.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Ikea has received 224 reports of incidents worldwide of retaining clips breaking and glass shades falling from the lamps, including with 11 injuries. Three incidents with no injuries were reported in the U.S.
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