CPSC2013-12-11
IKEA Recalls Children's Wall-Mounted Lamps Due to Strangulation Hazard; One Child Death Reported
IKEA of Sweden of Almhult, Sweden
Hazard
The lamp cord can be pulled into the crib by an infant, creating a strangulation hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp 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.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide, in IKEA's catalog and online at ikea-usa.com from July 1999 through May 2013 for between $10 and $13.
Affected count
About 2.9 million in the United States, 1.1 million in Canada and 23 million worldwide
Injuries reported
A 16-month-old child in a crib died after getting entangled in the lamp's cord. In a separate incident, a 15-month-old child in a crib became entangled in the lamp's cord and nearly strangled. In both incidents, which occurred in Europe, the lamp cord was pulled into the crib by the infants.
Manufactured in
United States, Lithuania, China
Products
Children's wall-mounted lamps
Consumer contact
Contact IKEA toll-free at (888) 966-4532 anytime or online at www.ikea-usa.com and click on the Recall link at the top of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/IKEA-Recalls-Childrens-Wall-Mounted-LampsDon't want to check this manually?
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