IKEA Canada Voluntarily Recalls IKEA 365+ SÄNDA 70cm and 114cm Track

BURLINGTON, ON, April 26, 2012 /CNW/ - While there have been no reports of injury, IKEA Canada has initiated a voluntary recall on the IKEA 365+ SÄNDA track 70 cm and 114 cm today. The recall is being conducted due to a defective earth connection in the track which can present a risk of electric shock upon contact with the track or connected lamps.

At IKEA, the safety and security of our customers and co-workers is a top priority.  IKEA asks that all customers who have an IKEA 365+ SÄNDA track 70 and/or  114 from supplier 21338, date stamp 1134-1208 (YYWW) to stop using the track and return it to any IKEA store for a replacement unit or a full refund. IKEA asks that customers disconnect the power connection before dismantling the track.

Name of product: IKEA 365+ SÄNDA track 70 and 114
Units: 1016 pieces of the 70cm track and 1364 pieces of the 114 cm track in Canada
Distributor: IKEA
Hazard:  A defective earth connection in the track could present a risk of electric shock upon contact with the track or connected lamps.
Incidents/Injuries: IKEA has received no reports of any incidents involving IKEA 365+ SÄNDA track.
Description:  This recall involves the IKEA 365+ SÄNDA track 70 and 114 track from supplier 21338 with production dates 1134-1208 (YYWW).
Sold exclusively at: IKEA globally from September 2011 to March 2012 for $13.99 and $17.99
Manufactured in: China
Remedy:  Visit an IKEA store for a replacement unit or full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact IKEA toll-free at [phone] or visit www.IKEA.ca

Media Contact:
Madeleine Löwenborg-Frick
Public Relations Manager
IKEA Canada
[email protected]
905-637-9440 x6378