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IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard

Recall 16-123 · March 18, 2016 · IKEA

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor and table lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-123 (CPSC)
Recall date
March 18, 2016
Brand
IKEA
Category
Lighting and electrical
Products
Gothem floor and table lamps
Hazard
Shock Hazard
Hazard type
Electric shock
Remedy
Refund
Units
About 30,600
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
July 14, 2016

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Gothem floor and table lamps · About 30,600 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for between $20 and $50.; IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa..

Injuries or incidents reported

Three reports of minor shock have been received worldwide.

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?

Gothem floor and table lamps (About 30,600 units). The lamps are brush-finished nickel plated and have a dimmer switch.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Shock Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled floor and table lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

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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.