IKEA recalls 400K+ children's nightlights due to electrical shock hazard

PITTSBURGH — IKEA has issued a recall of more than 440,000 children’s nightlights due to an electrical shock hazard.

The nightlight’s plastic covering can detach and expose electrical components, posing an electrical shock hazard, according to the press release.

Consumers who purchased one of the nightlights should immediately stop using it, unplug the recalled product and contact IKEA for a full refund.

IKEA can be reached toll-free at 888-966-4532 anytime or online HERE.

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RECALL DETAILS

 Units: About 359,000 (in addition, 83,000 were sold in Canada)

Description: 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.

Incidents/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.

Sold at: IKEA stores nationwide and online from August 2013 to July 2015 for about $4.

Importer/Distributor: IKEA North America Services LLC, of Conshohocken, Pa.

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada's press release is available HERE.

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