IKEA recalls SMILA-series wall-mounted children's lamps due to strangulation hazard from cord being pulled into cribs. One child death reported. Stop using immediately and contact for free repair kit.
The lamp cord can be pulled into the crib by an infant, creating a strangulation hazard.
IKEA is recalling children's wall-mounted lamps that could pose a strangulation hazard if an infant pulls the cord into a crib. One child death has been reported with this product. The lamps were sold in eight designs with specific model numbers.
The lamp cord can be pulled into a crib by an infant, creating a strangulation hazard. This risk is heightened because the cord is long (7 feet) and the lamps are designed to be mounted on walls near cribs.
Parents or caregivers of children under age 3 who use cribs are most at risk. The lamps were sold in eight designs from 2019 to 2021.
Check for the model name printed on a label inside the lamp near the light bulb. The article number is on the packaging. The lamps are in eight designs with specific model numbers listed in the recall.
Immediately stop using the recalled lamp and do not use it until the repair kit is installed.
Contact IKEA for a free repair kit that includes self-adhesive fasteners to attach the cord securely to the wall.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact IKEA for a free repair kit. Do not use the lamp until the repair kit is installed. The repair kit has self-adhesive fasteners for attaching the lamp's cord to the wall as well as safety instructions.
The recall includes eight designs of children's wall-mounted lamps with specific model numbers and article numbers.
The blue star lamp (STJÄRNA model) has article numbers 501.944.49 or 500.108.79.
Yes, one child death has been reported with this product due to the strangulation hazard.
We’ve drafted a message you can send IKEA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1573 — IKEA Children's wall-mounted lamps Hello, I own a Children's wall-mounted lamps that is covered by recall 1573 from IKEA. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled lamp and contact IKEA for a free repair kit. Do not use the lamp until the repair kit is installed. The repair kit has self-adhesive fasteners for attaching the lamp's cord to the wall as well as safety instructions. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
