FEMTON clamp spot light could create a risk of over-heating 
(17/07/2008)
The Swedish National Electricity Safety Board tested the FEMTON clamp spot light and claims the construction of the lamp could create a risk of over-heating. IKEA customers who have bought a FEMTON clamp spot light have been asked to return it back to their local IKEA store where they will receive a full refund.
IKEA has received no reports or complaints from customers of incidents involving over-heating of the FEMTON spot light. However safety is always the highest priority at IKEA and therefore the decision has been taken, as a precautionary measure, to recall the FEMTON clamp spot light.
FEMTON is a so called “goose-neck” lamp with a flexible stem that allows the beam to be directed at will. Tests have shown a variation of the stiffness of the flexible stem meaning some lamps could be positioned with the bulb too close to a surface area, such as a wall, shelf or table top, which could result in over-heating. Immediate measures have been implemented to stop future deliveries.
The clamp spot light FEMTON concerned is produced in China and has been sold since 2004 in Europe, Asia and Australia. It is marked with a four digit date stamp (YYWW), a five digit supplier no (17796), IKEA logo and country of manufacturer. The article number of the product is 60067323 and the price is £12.49. Another version of FEMTON clamp spot light is sold in North America, however this version is not affected by the recall.
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