IKEA Recalls Children’s Nightlight Due to Electrical Shock Hazard

Recall date

August 18, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Recall number

15217

Sold / distributed

IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2013 to July 2015 for about $4.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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