Recall #15-217 · Published August 18, 2015

IKEA PATRULL Nightlight

IKEA Recalls Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for PATRULL Nightlight from IKEA on August 18, 2015. CPSC identifies this hazard: The nightlight's plastic covering can detach and expose electrical components, posing an electrical shock hazard. The official remedy states: Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled product and contact IKEA for a full refund.

PATRULL Nightlight Orange 302.411.40
PATRULL Nightlight Orange 302.411.40
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

This recall affects all PATRULL Nightlights. Nightlights come in white, orange and pink. The nightlights automatically turn on in the dark and off in the light. Each PATRULL Nightlight has an IKEA logo on the back top near the sensor. The light has a dome-shaped plastic cover that gives the light its color and is attached to a white rectangular plastic base. The nightlight is 2 ¾ inches round and 3 ½ inches deep.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The nightlight's plastic covering can detach and expose electrical components, posing an electrical shock hazard.

Incidents and injuries

IKEA has received one report from Austria where a young child tried to remove the light from the electrical outlet when the colored plastic cover detached. The child received an electric shock and minor wounds on the hand. No incidents have been reported within the US.

Official remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using and unplug the recalled product and contact IKEA for a full refund.

Remedy type: Refund

Product and sales details

Brand
IKEA
Recall number
15-217
Units
About 359,000 (in addition, 83,000 were sold in Canada)
Manufactured in
China
Sold at / sales period
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2013 to July 2015 for about $4.
Importer
IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

PATRULL Nightlight

CPSC product type: Night-Lights

Recall contact information

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.

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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