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Product recall · CPSCSeptember 27, 2018Serious
IKEA Ceiling Lamps
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The glass shade on the ceiling lamp can detach and fall, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund or replacement lamp.
Who to 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.
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 37,000
- Recall date
- September 27, 2018
- Brand
- IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- IKEA has received 19 reports of the glass shade detaching and falling, resulting in three minor injuries, including bumps and cuts.
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2016 to July 2018 for about $30.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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