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IKEA Recalls Floor and Table Lamps due to Shock Hazard

U.S. CPSCElectric shockSold on IKEAMar 18, 2016
Gothem floor lamp
Gothem floor lamp
IKEA Label attached to underside of the circular lamp base printed "Gothem."
IKEA Label attached to underside of the circular lamp base printed "Gothem."
Gothem table lamp 18 inch
Gothem table lamp 18 inch
IKEA Label attached to underside of the circular lamp base printed "Gothem."
IKEA Label attached to underside of the circular lamp base printed "Gothem."
Gothem table lamp 14 inch
Gothem table lamp 14 inch
IKEA Label attached to underside of the circular lamp base printed "Gothem."
IKEA Label attached to underside of the circular lamp base printed "Gothem."

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Refund

Incidents & injuries

Three reports of minor shock have been received worldwide.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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