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Reasons the product is recalled
It has been reported to IKEA that the lamp was involved in a strangulation incident because it was mounted above a cot where the cord was accessible to the child. The lamp is safe when the cord is mounted out of the reach of children.
The hazards to consumers
Loose lamp cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and young children. IKEA has recieved a report of a tragic accident where an infant in a cot died after becoming entangled in the cord of a SMILA wall mounted lamp.
What consumers should do
IKEA urges all customers that have an IKEA SMILA wall mounted lamp to check immediately that the lamp and cord are out of the reach of children and securely fastened to the wall. Loose lamp cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and young children.
Customers are asked to contact IKEA to receive a repair kit free of charge containing a warning label, safety instructions and self-adhesive fasteners for fixing the lamp cord to the wall.
Alternatively, consumers may return the product and receive a full refund of the purchase price.
Supplier
Traders who sold this product
Exclusively at IKEA stores in QLD, NSW, VIC, SA and WA
Where the product was sold
Dates available for sale
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Responsible regulator
Office of Fair Trading (NSW) - ERAC is the responsible regulator for this recall.