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🧸 Product CY GR HR HU IE PL PT September 11, 2015

IKEA — Patrull

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
IKEA — Patrull
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Electric shock
Category
Lighting equipment

Hazard: When removing the light from the mains socket, the coloured plastic dome cover may detach exposing the live electrical components. One accident reported. The product does not comply with the requirements of the L

Origin
People's Republic of China
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 4018 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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117 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 11, 2026
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What is this? This is a small IKEA light called Patrull. It plugs into a wall socket. The cover on the light can come off when you unplug it, showing dangerous electrical parts.

What's happening? One person had an accident because the cover fell off and they touched the live parts. The light does not meet safety rules.

Does this affect me? If you have this light in Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, or Portugal, it could be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using the light and ask a pharmacist or doctor if you need help. Contact IKEA for a safe replacement.

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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: When removing the light from the mains socket, the coloured plastic dome cover may detach exposing the live electrical components. One accident reported. The product does not comply with the requirements of the L · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
September 11, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/175248

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What is this product recall alert about?
IKEA — Patrull. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Electric shock · Category: Lighting equipment · Hazard: When removing the light from the mains socket, the coloured plastic dome cover may detach exposing the live electrical components. One accident reported. The product does not comply w...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 11, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Cyprus, Greece, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Poland, and Portugal.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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