The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16123·Announced 2016-03-18

IKEA Recalls Gothem Floor and Table Lamps Due to Shock Hazard

IKEA is recalling about 30,600 Gothem floor and table lamps because damaged cables can contact the metal body, posing a shock hazard. Consumers should stop using the lamps and return them for a full refund.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a shock hazard with three reports of minor shock, fitting the High severity criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has been reported but is not severe or life-threatening.

Plain-English summary

IKEA North America Services LLC is recalling approximately 30,600 Gothem floor and table lamps. The lamps are brush-finished nickel-plated with a dimmer switch. The floor lamp is 49 inches tall, while the table lamps are 14 or 18 inches tall. The word "Gothem" and the IKEA logo are printed on a label attached to the underside of each lamp base.

The recall is due to a shock hazard. Cables damaged during manufacturing can come into contact with the metal body of the lamp. IKEA has received three reports of minor shock worldwide. No other injuries or deaths have been reported.

The lamps were sold at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2015 through February 2016 for between $20 and $50. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamps and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 or visit the Product Recalls section of the IKEA website.

The recalled product

Product
Gothem floor and table lamps
Manufacturer
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.
Category
Consumer Product — Lighting
Hazard
Affected units
30,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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