Ceiling lamps
CPSC Recall #16-098 — February 9, 2016
Product
Ceiling lamps
Description
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.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
Ikea has received 224 reports of incidents worldwide of retaining clips breaking and glass shades falling from the lamps, including with 11 injuries. Three incidents with no injuries were reported in the U.S.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled ceiling lamps, uninstall them and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Units Affected
About 840,000 (in addition, about 427,000 were sold in Canada)
Sold At
IKEA stores worldwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2012 through January 2016 for about $13 for the HYBY ceiling lamp, and from November 2002 through January 2016 for about $5 for the LOCK ceiling lamp.
Importer
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa
Manufactured In
China