IKEA HAS TODAY issued a warning to parents who purchased a SMILA wall mounted lamp that the product may present a strangulation hazard to infants and young children.

The warning follows the tragic death in October of a toddler in Scotland who became tangled in the cord of the light fitting while in his cot.

All customers who purchased the SMILA lamp are being urged to check that the lamp and cord are out of the reach of children when in a cot or playpen.

“The cord must be securely fastened to the wall as loose lamp cords can present a strangulation hazard to infants and young children,” the company said in a statement.

IKEA asked customers to go to the exchanges and returns counters of their local stores or contact their customer service line to receive a repair kit free of charge. It contains a warning label, safety instructions and self adhesive fastners for fixing the lamp cord to the wall.

The company apologised for any inconvenience this may cause.

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