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Ikea recalls faulty track lighting system; risk of shock by no injuries reported

BURLINGTON, Ont. – Ikea is recalling a faulty track lighting system, warning that it poses a risk of electric shock.

However, the Swedish home furnishing retailer says that so far there have been no reports of injuries as a result of the defective product.

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The problem is with a faulty ground connection.

Ikea Canada says the recall involves the Ikea 365+ SÄNDA 70-centimetre and 114-centimetre track lighting from supplier 212338 with the date stamp 1134-1208 (YYWW).

The lighting units, manufactured in China, were sold exclusively at Ikea stores from September 2011 to March 2012.

The company says customers should stop using the track and return it to any Ikea store for a replacement or full refund.

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