CPSC Recall in 2016: IKEA Recalls Ceiling Lamps Due to Laceration Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2016.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 16-098

Date: February 09, 2016

Product Name: Ceiling lamps

Recall Description:

The plastic retaining clips that secure the glass shades to the lamp housings can break and allow the glass shades to fall, posing a laceration hazard.

Hazard Description:

The plastic retaining clips that secure the glass shades to the lamp housings can break and allow the glass shades to fall, posing a laceration hazard.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 840,000 (in addition, about 427,000 were sold in Canada)

Incidents:

Ikea has received 224 reports of incidents worldwide of retaining clips breaking and glass shades falling from the lamps, including with 11 injuries. Three incidents with no injuries were reported in the U.S.

Sold At:

 IKEA stores worldwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from October 2012 through January 2016 for about $13 for the HYBY ceiling lamp, and from November 2002 through January 2016 for about $5 for the LOCK ceiling lamp.

Manufactured In:

China