CPSC2015-08-18
IKEA Recalls Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Hazard
The nightlight's plastic covering can detach and expose electrical components, posing an electrical shock hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled product and contact IKEA for a full refund.
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2013 to July 2015 for about $4.
Affected count
About 359,000 (in addition, 83,000 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
IKEA has received one report from Austria where a young child tried to remove the light from the electrical outlet when the colored plastic cover detached. The child received an electric shock and minor wounds on the hand. No incidents have been reported within the US.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
PATRULL Nightlight
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2015/IKEA-Recalls-Childrens-NightlightDon't want to check this manually?
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