IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-03-18). Hazards: electric shock. About 30,600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16123 |
| Published | 2016-03-18 |
| Last updated | 2016-07-14 |
| Product category | Floor and Table Lamps |
| Products | Gothem floor and table lamps |
| Firm named in the title | IKEA |
| Firms | IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa. (importer); IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 30,600 |
| Hazard classes | electric shock |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for between $20 and $50. |
Description
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.
Hazard
Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor and table lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
Three reports of minor shock have been received worldwide.
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