IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/IKEA-Recalls-Ceiling-Lamps-Due-to-Impact-and-Laceration-Hazards

Recall Summary

Name of Product: CALYPSO Ceiling Lamps

Hazard: The glass shade on the ceiling lamp can detach and fall, posing impact and laceration hazards to consumers.

Remedy: Refund, Replace

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

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 on Product Recalls at the top of the page for more information.

Recall Details

Units: About 37,000

Description

This recall involves IKEA CALYPSO ceiling lamp units with manufacturing date codes between 1625 and 1744.  The manufacturing date code is printed on a sticker on the light bulb socket base plate.  Please use caution when removing the lamp shade to see the sticker and code.

Incidents/Injuries: IKEA has received 19 reports of the glass shade detaching and falling, resulting in three minor injuries, including bumps and cuts.

Sold: Exclusively at : IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2016 to July 2018 for about $30.

Importer: IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland

Distributor: IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland

Manufactured in: China

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Recall Number: 18-240

SOURCE U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

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