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IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard
Recalled March 18, 2016 · CPSC recall 16123 · IKEA
Hazard
Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp, posing a shock hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 30,600
Incidents / injuries
Three reports of minor shock have been received worldwide.
Description
The lamps are brush-finished nickel plated and have a dimmer switch. The floor lamp is 49 inches tall, and the table lamps are 14 or 18 inches tall. "Gothem" and the IKEA logo are printed on the label attached to the underside of each lamp base.
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor and table lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Contact
IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on "Press Room" at the bottom of the page, then "Product Recalls" at the top of the page for more information.
Product
Gothem floor and table lamps
Imported by
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Distributed by
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Retailers
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for between $20 and $50.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →