IKEA Children’s wall-mounted lamps
Details: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with IKEA North America of Conshohocken, Pa., is announcing the recall for repair of children’s wall-mounted lamps due to a strangulation hazard. There were 2.9 million of the recalled lamps sold in the United States. In addition, 1.1 million were sold in Canada. There was a total of 23 million sold worldwide.
The recalled IKEA children’s SMILA-series wall-mounted lamps were sold in eight designs, including a blue star, yellow moon, pink flower, white flower, red heart, green bug, blue seashell and an orange seahorse. The blue star is the STJÄRNA model with article numbers 501.944.49 or 500.108.79. The yellow moon is the MÅNE model with article numbers 701.944.48 or 700.108.40. The pink flower is the BLOMMA model with article numbers 901.944.47 or 000.979.50. The white flower is the BLOMMA model with article number 300-746-50. The red heart is the HJÄRTA model with article numbers 202.256.59 or 801.993.13. The green bug is the BAGGE model with article numbers 101.944.46 or 700.728.71. The blue seashell is the SNÄCKA model with article number 400-982-50. The orange seahorse is the SJÖHÄST model with article number 900-982-43.
The model name is printed on a label on the inside back of the lamp near the light bulb. The article number is printed on the lamp’s packaging.
The plastic wall-mounted children’s lamps measure about 11 inches high by 11 inches wide. They have a 7-foot-long electrical cord with an in-line switch and take a 25-watt light bulb.
They were sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide, in IKEA’s catalog and online at from July 1999 through May 2013 for between $10 and $13.
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.
Why: A 16-month-old child in a crib died after getting entangled in the lamp’s cord. In a separate incident, a 15-month-old child in a crib became entangled in the lamp’s cord and nearly strangled. In both incidents, which occurred in Europe, the lamp cord was pulled into the crib by the infants, creating a strangulation hazard.
For more: Call IKEA at 888-966-4532 or go to and click on the Recall link at the top of the page for more information.
Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions
Details: This recall involves black Coby 32-inch flat screen televisions with model number TFTV3229 and serial numbers beginning with LG and that have M07 or M10 in the 9th, 10th and 11th position of the serial number. The model and serial numbers are printed on a label on the back of the televisions and Coby is printed on the front. Coby USA is out of business.
Why: An electronic component can fail, catch fire and ignite nearby items, posing fire and burn hazards.
Incidents: CPSC has received reports of six incidents involving the televisions overheating, smoking or catching fire. One incident involved a television catching on fire and scorching a wall. Another involved a fire that was limited to the television. No injuries have been reported.
How many: About 8,900
For more: The U.S. company is out of business so eight retailers have stepped up to voluntarily recall the televisions, including Best Buy: Call 800-566-7498 or go to and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. More retailers handling the recall can be found at
Trek model year 2013 Madone bicycles
Details: This recall involves model year 2013 Trek Madone bicycles with model numbers 5.2, 5.9, 6.2, 6.5, 7.7 or 7.9, and serial numbers starting with WTU and ending with G or H. A list of all serial numbers included in the recall is at . Some of the recalled models are custom-ordered Project One Madones. The model number is printed on the bicycle frame. The serial number is printed on a sticker underneath the frame of the bicycle. The bicycles were sold in a variety of colors.
Why: The bicycle’s front brake can fail, posing a crash hazard.
Incidents: Trek has received five reports of loose front brake attachment bolts. No injuries have been reported.
How many: 6,800
For more: Call Trek at 800-373-4594 from 7 a.m. through 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or go to and click on Safety and Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information.
