IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Impact and Laceration Hazards

Recalled September 27, 2018 · CPSC recall 18240 · IKEA

Remove the lamp shade to see this sticker. Recalled lamps have date codes between 1625 and1744.

Hazard

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

Remedy

Refund · Replace

Units

About 37,000

Incidents / injuries

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

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.

What to do

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

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.

Product

CALYPSO Ceiling Lamps

Imported by

IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland

Distributed by

IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland

Retailers

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

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →