If you’ve bought a Gothem lamp base from furniture giant Ikea, immediately stop using it and bring it back to any of its stores for a full refund.
In a statement on Thursday (March 17), Ikea said that it is recalling all Gothem floor and table lamp bases due to the “risk of electric shock”, after some examples of damaged cables in the lamp bases were found.
“Damaged cables can lead to the metal body of the lamp base becoming electrically live and thereby being a safety hazard,” said the statement.
One thing to note: The Gothem lamp bases have not been sold in Singapore and no incidents have been reported here.
While Ikea said it has not received any reports of people getting hurt, it has received reports from two customers and one store co-worker who have gotten electric shocks.
All three models of Gothem lamp bases – two table lamp bases and one floor lamp base – are affected and Ikea urges all customers to return it to any Ikea store even if the lamp base is working.
The Gothem lamp bases can be returned to any Ikea store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required for the refund, added the statement.
For more information, contact Ikea’s customer relations at 6786-6868.
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