Severity
Moderate
CPSC recall · Reported April 29, 2014
Children can get entangled in the electrical cord that hangs from the children's wall-mounted lamps, posing a strangulation hazard.
Ikea North America, of Conshohocken, Pa. recalled This recall involves IKEA children's wall-mounted lamps sold in various style names, shap… - a moderate-severity action.
IKEA Reannounces and Expands Recall of Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation… was recalled by Ikea North America, of Conshohocken, Pa. in April 29, 2014. Reason: Children can get entangled in the electrical cord that hangs from the children's wall-mounted lamps, posing a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps, remove them from the wall and…. Verify recall #14161 with the CPSC before acting.
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….
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #14161 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
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 list the affected scope as 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.).
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.
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Severity
Moderate
Affected scope
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
6 from same agency
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
Children can get entangled in the electrical cord that hangs from the children's wall-mounted lamps, posing a strangulation hazard.
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.
| 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. |
| Affected scope | 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 |
| 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 lamps, remove them from the wall and contact IKEA for a free repair kit. Do …
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