IKEA Recalls Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 15-217 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- August 18, 2015
- Brand
- IKEA
- Category
- Lighting and electrical
- Products
- PATRULL Nightlight
- Hazard
- Electrical Shock Hazard
- Hazard type
- Electric shock
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 359,000 (in addition, 83,000 were sold in Canada)
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 14, 2016
What was recalled
This recall affects all PATRULL Nightlights. Nightlights come in white, orange and pink. The nightlights automatically turn on in the dark and off in the light. Each PATRULL Nightlight has an IKEA logo on the back top near the sensor. The light has a dome-shaped plastic cover that gives the light its color and is attached to a white rectangular plastic base. The nightlight is 2 ¾ inches round and 3 ½ inches deep.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- PATRULL Nightlight · About 359,000 (in addition, 83,000 were sold in Canada) units
Photos from the recall notice




Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2013 to July 2015 for about $4.; IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa..
Injuries or incidents 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.
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.
Recall history and context
IKEA appears in 42 CPSC recalls on record. See all IKEA recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 112 recalls in the lighting and electrical category, 47 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
PATRULL Nightlight (About 359,000 (in addition, 83,000 were sold in Canada) units). This recall affects all PATRULL Nightlights.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Electrical Shock Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled product and contact IKEA for a full refund.
More recalls from IKEA
- IKEA Recalls Garlic Presses
July 31, 2025 · IKEA · Other consumer productsThis recall involves IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic presses used to crush garlic cloves. The garlic press has a black rubber handle and zinc coated garlic chamber. Only…
- IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks
August 15, 2024 · IKEA · Power banks, chargers and batteriesThis recall involves two IKEA VARMFRONT Power Banks with model numbers E2037 and E2038. The power banks are blue in color. Model E2037 has one USB-A port, one USB-C…
- IKEA Recalls USB Chargers
February 22, 2024 · IKEA · Power banks, chargers and batteriesThis recall involves IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers. The product consists of a charger and a detachable power cord with a C7 connector and a plug. Model number…
- IKEA Recalls BLÅVINGAD Fishing Games
April 6, 2023 · IKEA · Toys and gamesThis recall involves the IKEA BLÅVINGAD fishing game. The article name ("BLÅVINGAD"), article number "10539622," supplier number "21576," and "Made in China" are located…
- IKEA Recalls Mirrors
March 16, 2023 · IKEA · Furniture and homeThis recall involves all sizes of LETTAN flat mirrors. The mirrors are frameless, about 38 inches high and were sold in 23, 31, 39 and 47 inches wide. The recalled…
- IKEA Recalls ODGER Swivel Chairs
February 9, 2023 · IKEA · Furniture and homeThis recall involves IKEA ODGER Swivel Chairs in the anthracite (gray) color. The name and date stamp of the product can be found underneath the seat, molded in the…
Similar recalls in lighting and electrical
- Lithonia Lighting Recalls RSX Luminaires with Adjustable Tilt Arm Mountings
October 22, 2026 · Lithonia Lighting · Lighting and electricalThis recall involves Luminaires with certain adjustable tilt mounting arms manufactured between August 2019 to July 2020 and August 2024 to April 2026: AASP, AARP, AAWB…
- FoShanShiNanHaiQuNuoAiTongZhuangShangHang Recalls CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes
October 22, 2026 · FoShanShiNanHaiQuNuoAiTongZhuangShangHang · Lighting and electricalThis recall involves CIYTI Light-Up Princess Costumes. The costumes include a blue dress with a crown and wand that light up, and a remote control. The crowns, scepters…
- Giant Bicycle Recalls LED-Light Keys Included with SureLock Bike Lock Sets
October 8, 2026 · Giant Bicycle · Lighting and electricalThis recall involves Giant Bicycle-branded black-and-white LED-light bike lock keys that were included as part of a pre-keyed SureLock bicycle lock set that includes a…
- Designs Direct Recalls Cupcakes and Cashmere Brand Three-Light Floor Lamps
October 1, 2026 · Designs Direct · Lighting and electricalThis recall involves the Cupcakes and Cashmere Brand Three-Light Floor Lamps, model 7927-OZ and model 7927-OZ1. The lamps measure about 63-inches tall and have three…
- Love To Dream Recalls Portable Sleep Machines
September 24, 2026 · Love To Dream · Lighting and electricalThis recall involves the portable sleep machine, which features various sounds, adjustable volume, a built-in nightlight, and includes a USB charging cable. “Love to…
- Excel Industries Recalls Accessory LED Light Kits
August 27, 2026 · Excel · Lighting and electricalThis recall involves an accessory LED Light Kit containing two LED Light Bars and kit components. These accessory products are used on Hustler or BigDog ride-on mowers…
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 14, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.