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Electric ShockMarch 18, 2016CPSC #16123

IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard

Brand
Product
Lighting
Units affected
30,600
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Hazard

Cables damaged during manufacturing can come in contact with the metal body of the lamp, posing a shock hazard to consumers.

Injuries

Three reports of minor shock have been received worldwide.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for between $20 and $50.

Photos

Gothem floor lampIKEA Label attached to underside of the circular lamp base printed “Gothem.”Gothem table lamp 18 inchIKEA Label attached to underside of the circular lamp base printed “Gothem.”
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