IKEA Recalls Track Lighting System Due to Electric Shock Hazard

The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard.

Recall #: 12210
Affected scope: About 5,000 in the United States (and about 97,000 worldwide)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves white, straight track systems used to hold and power light fixtures.….

IKEA Recalls Track Lighting System Due to Electric Shock Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in June 28, 2012. Reason: The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the track and return it to any IKEA store for a r…. Verify recall #12210 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard..

None
agency class: June 28, 2012
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12210 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves white, straight track systems used to hold and power light fixtures. The recalled tracks are model numbers 00149242 and 10149246, supplier number 21338 and date stamp 1134 through 1213. The brand name IKEA, 365+ SÄNDA, supplier number and date stamp are printed on a white label attached to the side of the track. The recalled tracks are 28" and 45" long.

Reason for recall

The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the track and return it to any IKEA store for a replacement unit or a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12210
Date reported	June 28, 2012
Date initiated	June 28, 2012
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 5,000 in the United States (and about 97,000 worldwide)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the track and return it to any IKEA store for a replacement unit or a full refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The ground connection in the track is defective, posing an electric shock hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately stop using the track and return it to any IKEA store for a replacement unit or a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 28, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12210.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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