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CPSC recall · Reported December 11, 2013

IKEA Recalls Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Child Death Reported

The lamp cord can be pulled into the crib by an infant, creating a strangulation hazard.

Recall #
14052
Affected scope
About 2.9 million in the United States, 1.1 million in Canada and 23 million worldwide
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Ikea of Sweden of Almhult, Sweden recalled The recalled IKEA children's SMILA-series wall-mounted lamps were sold in eight designs, … - a moderate-severity action.

IKEA Recalls Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Child Death R… was recalled by Ikea of Sweden of Almhult, Sweden in December 11, 2013. Reason: The lamp cord can be pulled into the crib by an infant, creating a strangulation hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact IKEA for a free rep…. Verify recall #14052 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ikea of Sweden of Almhult, Sweden issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The lamp cord can be pulled into the crib by an infant, creating a strangulation hazard..

Moderate
severity level
December 11, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14052 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #14052) was formally reported on December 11, 2013. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Ikea of Sweden of Almhult, Sweden is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 2.9 million in the United States, 1.1 million in Canada and 23 million worldwide.

The documented reason for this recall is: The lamp cord can be pulled into the crib by an infant, creating a strangulation hazard. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact IKEA for a free repair kit. Do not use the lamp until the repair kit is installed. The repair kit has self-adhesive fasteners for… - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction 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.

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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 2.9 million in the United States, 1.1 million in Canada and 23 million worldwide

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

The recalled IKEA children's SMILA-series wall-mounted lamps were sold in eight designs, including a blue star, yellow moon, pink flower, white flower, red heart, green bug, blue seashell and an orange seahorse. The blue star is the STJÄRNA model with article numbers 501.944.49 or 500.108.79. The yellow moon is the MÅNE model with article numbers 701.944.48 or 700.108.40. The pink flower is the BLOMMA model with article numbers 901.944.47 or 000.979.50. The white flower is the BLOMMA model with article number 300-746-50. The red heart is the HJÄRTA model with article numbers 202.256.59 or 801.993.13. The green bug is the BAGGE model with article numbers 101.944.46 or 700.728.71. The blue seashell is the SNÄCKA model with article number 400-982-50. The orange seahorse is the SJÖHÄST model with article number 900-982-43. The model name is printed on a label on the inside back of the lamp near the light bulb. The article number is printed on the lamp's packaging. The plastic wall-mounted children's lamps measure about 11 inches high by 11 inches wide. They have a 7 ft. long electrical cord with an in-line switch and take a 25-watt light bulb.

Reason for recall

The lamp cord can be pulled into the crib by an infant, creating a strangulation hazard.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact IKEA for a free repair kit. Do not use the lamp until the repair kit is installed. The repair kit has self-adhesive fasteners for attaching the lamp's cord to the wall as well as safety instructions.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 14052
Date reported December 11, 2013
Date initiated December 11, 2013
Recalling firm Ikea of Sweden of Almhult, Sweden
Affected scope About 2.9 million in the United States, 1.1 million in Canada and 23 million 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 recalled lamp and contact IKEA for a free repair kit. Do not use the lamp until the r…

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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?
The recalled IKEA children's SMILA-series wall-mounted lamps were sold in eight designs, including a blue star, yellow moon, pink flower, white flower, red heart, green bug, blue seashell and an orange seahorse. The blue star is the STJÄRNA model with article numbers 501.944.49 or 500.108.79. The yellow moon is the MÅNE model with article numbers 701.944.48 or 700.108.40. The pink flower is the BLOMMA model with article numbers 901.944.47 or 000.979.50. The white flower is the BLOMMA model with article number 300-746-50. The red heart is the HJÄRTA model with article numbers 202.256.59 or 801.993.13. The green bug is the BAGGE model with article numbers 101.944.46 or 700.728.71. The blue seashell is the SNÄCKA model with article number 400-982-50. The orange seahorse is the SJÖHÄST model with article number 900-982-43. The model name is printed on a label on the inside back of the lamp near the light bulb. The article number is printed on the lamp's packaging. The plastic wall-mounted children's lamps measure about 11 inches high by 11 inches wide. They have a 7 ft. long electrical cord with an in-line switch and take a 25-watt light bulb.. Recalled by Ikea of Sweden of Almhult, Sweden. Units affected: About 2.9 million in the United States, 1.1 million in Canada and 23 million worldwide.
Why was this product recalled?
The lamp cord can be pulled into the crib by an infant, creating a strangulation hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact IKEA for a free repair kit. Do not use the lamp until the repair kit is installed. The repair kit has self-adhesive fasteners for attaching the lamp's cord to the wall as well as safety instructions.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 11, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14052.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (14052) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported December 11, 2013. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.