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Product recall · CPSCAugust 18, 2015Serious
IKEA Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The nightlight's plastic covering can detach and expose electrical components, posing an electrical shock hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Parts can come loose.
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 and unplug the recalled product and contact IKEA for a full refund.
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 Product Recalls at the top of the page for more information.
The product
This recall affects all PATRULL Nightlights. Nightlights come in white, orange and pink. The nightlights automatically turn on in the dark and off in the light. Each PATRULL Nightlight has an IKEA logo on the back top near the sensor. The light has a dome-shaped plastic cover that gives the light its color and is attached to a white rectangular plastic base. The nightlight is 2 ¾ inches round and 3 ½ inches deep.
Details
- Units affected
- About 359,000 (in addition, 83,000 were sold in Canada)
- Recall date
- August 18, 2015
- Brand
- IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- IKEA has received one report from Austria where a young child tried to remove the light from the electrical outlet when the colored plastic cover detached. The child received an electric shock and minor wounds on the hand. No incidents have been reported within the US.
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2013 to July 2015 for about $4.
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 Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard”
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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