IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-09-27). Hazards: laceration, fall, impact injury. About 37,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18240 |
| Published | 2018-09-27 |
| Last updated | 2018-09-27 |
| Products | CALYPSO Ceiling Lamps |
| Firm named in the title | IKEA |
| Firms | IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland (importer); IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 37,000 |
| Hazard classes | laceration, fall, impact injury |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, stop use |
| Sold | IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2016 to July 2018 for about $30. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The glass shade on the ceiling lamp can detach and fall, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund or replacement lamp.
Incidents and injuries
IKEA has received 19 reports of the glass shade detaching and falling, resulting in three minor injuries, including bumps and cuts.
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