Severity
Moderate
IKEA Reannounces and Expands Recall of Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard
Reported: April 29, 2014 Initiated: April 29, 2014 #14161 About 3.5 million in the United States, 1.4 million in Canada, 30.2 million worldwide (This reannouncement includes IKEA children's lamps in the firm's previous recall in December 2013 and expands the number and types of lamps.) units
The recall
Ikea North America, of Conshohocken, Pa. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall — Children can get entangled in the electrical cord that hangs from the children's wall-mounted lamps, posing a….
- Moderate
- severity level
- About 3.5 million in the United States, 1.4 million in Canada, 30.2 million worldwide (This reannouncement includes IKEA children's lamps in the firm's previous recall in December 2013 and expands the number and types of lamps.)
- units affected
- April 29, 2014
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14161 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This CPSC action (record #14161) was formally reported on April 29, 2014. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. Ikea North America, of Conshohocken, Pa. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records indicate About 3.5 million in the United States, 1.4 million in Canada, 30.2 million worldwide (This reannouncement includes IKEA children's lamps in the firm's previous recall in December 2013 and expands the number and types of lamps.) units are affected, placing this recall in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps.
The documented reason for this recall is: Children can get entangled in the electrical cord that hangs from the children's wall-mounted lamps, posing 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 lamps, remove them from the wall and contact IKEA for a free repair kit. Do not use the lamp until the repair kit is installed. The repair kit has… — consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.
To put this record in context, PlainRecalls indexes 83,949 recalls across the FDA, CPSC and NHTSA going back to 1995. Within the same product category, the database holds 6 closely related recalls, of which 1 were also issued by CPSC. That clustering is a signal — repeated actions in a narrow category often indicate a systemic quality-control issue, a supplier-wide contamination, or a design defect that has propagated across product lines. This recall is roughly 12 years old; older recalls can remain relevant because many units enter resale, rental, and secondary-market channels where the original warning never reaches the end user. Always cross-check the recall number against the official agency page before relying on any summary.
Where this recall sits in the database
Of 83,949 recalls in the database, 21,198 are high severity, 58,883 moderate, and 3,868 low. This recall is classified moderate severity.
Units Affected
About 3.5 million in the United States, 1.4 million in Canada, 30.2 million worldwide (This reannouncement includes IKEA children's lamps in the firm's previous recall in December 2013 and expands the number and types of lamps.)
Related Recalls
6
1 from same agency
Product Description
This recall involves IKEA children's wall-mounted lamps sold in various style names, shapes and colors. The lamps have a cord, about 7 to 8 feet long with either a switch on the cord or a switch located on the lamp. The following lamp styles are included in the recall reannouncement and expansion. Style Name Description BILEN Green front of car FLABB Red lips and white teeth KUSLIG Dark blue or pink domed reading lamp LJUSNING White round plastic frame with LED light MINNEN MINNEN FACKLA Red, blue or mother-of-pearl domed reading lamp with silver-colored spider on dome Silver and cream torch MYS HJÄRTLIG MYS KANIN MYS MÅNE MYS RIVIG White bunny on green gingham background nightlight Sleeping bunny nightlight Moon and stars nightlight Cat nightlight PIFFIG White and blue fabric domed nightlight Red, green, blue and yellow fabric domed nightlight Red fabric domed nightlight SEGLATS Sailboat nightlight SKOJIG White or green domed reading lamp with clouds SMILA BAGGE SMILA BLOMMA SMILA HJÄRTA SMILA MÅNE SMILA SNÄCKA SMILA STJÄRNA SMILA SJÖHÄST Green bug White, pink or red flower Red heart Yellow moon Blue seashell Blue star Orange seahorse SMULTRON GRODA Frog nightlight SMYG White tubular reading lamp with white metal sides White domed reading lamp with turquoise metal base White domed reading lamp with red metal base SNÖIG Light green, pink or white domed reading lamp STOJA Blue triangle on red base White pointed shade on red base with blue arrow SUSSA White rectangular lamp with grates TASSA TASSA NATT Dark blue lamp with wooden sides Dancing brown frogs Blue nightlight with moon and stars Yellow nightlight with squirrel
Reason for Recall
Children can get entangled in the electrical cord that hangs from the children's wall-mounted lamps, posing a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, remove them from the wall 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.
Details
- Recalling Firm
- Ikea North America, of Conshohocken, Pa.
- Units Affected
- About 3.5 million in the United States, 1.4 million in Canada, 30.2 million worldwide (This reannouncement includes IKEA children's lamps in the firm's previous recall in December 2013 and expands the number and types of lamps.)
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Moderate |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 14161 |
| Date reported | April 29, 2014 |
| Date initiated | April 29, 2014 |
| Recalling firm | Ikea North America, of Conshohocken, Pa. |
| Units affected | About 3.5 million in the United States, 1.4 million in Canada, 30.2 million worldwide (This reannouncement includes IKEA children's lamps in the firm's previous recall in December 2013 and expands the number and types of lamps.) |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Frequently Asked Questions
What product was recalled? ▼
This recall involves IKEA children's wall-mounted lamps sold in various style names, shapes and colors. The lamps have a cord, about 7 to 8 feet long with either a switch on the cord or a switch located on the lamp. The following lamp styles are included in the recall reannouncement and expansion. Style Name Description BILEN Green front of car FLABB Red lips and white teeth KUSLIG Dark blue or pink domed reading lamp LJUSNING White round plastic frame with LED light MINNEN MINNEN FACKLA Red, blue or mother-of-pearl domed reading lamp with silver-colored spider on dome Silver and cream torch MYS HJÄRTLIG MYS KANIN MYS MÅNE MYS RIVIG White bunny on green gingham background nightlight Sleeping bunny nightlight Moon and stars nightlight Cat nightlight PIFFIG White and blue fabric domed nightlight Red, green, blue and yellow fabric domed nightlight Red fabric domed nightlight SEGLATS Sailboat nightlight SKOJIG White or green domed reading lamp with clouds SMILA BAGGE SMILA BLOMMA SMILA HJÄRTA SMILA MÅNE SMILA SNÄCKA SMILA STJÄRNA SMILA SJÖHÄST Green bug White, pink or red flower Red heart Yellow moon Blue seashell Blue star Orange seahorse SMULTRON GRODA Frog nightlight SMYG White tubular reading lamp with white metal sides White domed reading lamp with turquoise metal base White domed reading lamp with red metal base SNÖIG Light green, pink or white domed reading lamp STOJA Blue triangle on red base White pointed shade on red base with blue arrow SUSSA White rectangular lamp with grates TASSA TASSA NATT Dark blue lamp with wooden sides Dancing brown frogs Blue nightlight with moon and stars Yellow nightlight with squirrel. Recalled by Ikea North America, of Conshohocken, Pa.. Units affected: About 3.5 million in the United States, 1.4 million in Canada, 30.2 million worldwide (This reannouncement includes IKEA children's lamps in the firm's previous recall in December 2013 and expands the number and types of lamps.).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
Children can get entangled in the electrical cord that hangs from the children's wall-mounted lamps, posing a strangulation hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, remove them from the wall 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 April 29, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14161.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall? ▼
Check the product description and recall number (14161) 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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