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IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard

Reported: February 9, 2016 Initiated: February 9, 2016 #16098

Product Description

This recall involves Ikea HYBY and LOCK ceiling lamps. The lamps have domed white frosted glass shades and three plastic clips that attach the shade to steel electrical lamp housings. The HYBY has a shade that is 15 inches in diameter and decorated with four opaque concentric lines. The lamp housing holds two light bulbs. The LOCK has a shade that is 10 inches in diameter. The lamp housing holds one light bulb. Type number and the model name of the lamps are on a label attached to the electrical lamp housing. The HYBY is type number T1011 and the LOCK is type number T0201.

Reason for Recall

The plastic retaining clips that secure the glass shades to the lamp housings can break and allow the glass shades to fall, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling lamps, uninstall them and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 840,000 (in addition, about 427,000 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves Ikea HYBY and LOCK ceiling lamps. The lamps have domed white frosted glass shades and three plastic clips that attach the shade to steel electrical lamp housings. The HYBY has a shade that is 15 inches in diameter and decorated with four opaque concentric lines. The lamp housing holds two light bulbs. The LOCK has a shade that is 10 inches in diameter. The lamp housing holds one light bulb. Type number and the model name of the lamps are on a label attached to the electrical lamp housing. The HYBY is type number T1011 and the LOCK is type number T0201.. Units affected: About 840,000 (in addition, about 427,000 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
The plastic retaining clips that secure the glass shades to the lamp housings can break and allow the glass shades to fall, posing a laceration hazard.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling lamps, uninstall them and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 9, 2016. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 16098.