I would never think this simple LED light wouldnt work. Install these before shelves & doors! Waste of time, hope any money. I love the way these fit on the besta cabinets perfectly and Light up my glasses, I thought for the price I would try it out and maybe the bad reviews weren't that bad. Easy to place anywhere as it is battery operated and does not need to be connected to the main supply. I bought 2 of these and had to restrain myself from purchasing them for every cabinet in my house. This does the job in lighting up the interior of your closet well. The warm tone of the lights are just right. With new, fully charged LADDA AA 2450 mAh rechargeable batteries, one charging will last approx. This corresponds to about 20 years if the lamp is on for 3 hours per day. A soft light switches on as you open the door. motion light, a little bulky, not overly bright, doesn't always work correctly when motion detected. Currently more than 40% of our plastic products are based on recycled and renewable materials and our aim is to reach 100%. Easy to install, improves dark corners and improves decorations. IKEA recommends LADDA rechargeable batteries. Our journey towards only using recycled or renewable plastic will take some time and require new ways of doing things, but we are determined to take responsibility and find new solutions. The inner dimension of Wardrobe frame, white, 29 1/2x22 7/8x79 1/8 " is 28. Recycled plastic allows us to give a second life to non-biodegradable products such as PET bottles that would otherwise end up in landfill. It is a main component in a large amount of our products and has a wide variety of applications from surface materials such as paint and foil, to screws and shelf pegs. This should not even be sold on IKEA its a piece of junk. It is an important step towards our goal of only using plastic that is recycled or from renewable sources. You must enable JavaScript to shop on IKEA.com. The light switches on and off automatically when you open or close the door so no energy is wasted. Using recyclable sources also lessens our dependency on oil as a raw material. I put them in my Best cabinets as I didn't want to mess with wiring. Its a cool light I guess, but the light is not as bright as I thought it would be. Customers should always feel confident that products bought at IKEA are safe and healthy to use. 25,000 hours. Nice for wall behind desk, good soft light. The switch doesn't respond after 2-3 days and I spent more time installing than using this. Check it out! These were replaced by disposables made from 100% renewable sources. This light was easy to instal it turns on automatically when the door to my cliset opens and shuts iff after a reasonable amount if time preventing it from over using the battery if the door is left open in error. First: get the Ladda rechargeable batteries and the Stenkol battery charger. I got this as a second time purchase after it worked so well in another closet. Polythylene terephthalate (PET) and Polypropylene (PP) are durable, hygienic and shatter-resistant plastics. Easy to install & works nicely. But all the reviews are correct, this stops working after 2-3 days. There is a lot of valid concern regarding how plastic impacts the environment and at IKEA we take this very seriously. Do not mix batteries of different types, capacities or date stamps. Best for a dark closet maybe. Its battery-operated, so you dont have to deal with cords. LED cabinet lighting strip w sensor, battery operated white. As we add products made from recycled and renewable materials to our offer, we hope to inspire other companies to do the same. I had another IKEA LED that was much better. As part of our commitment to people and the planet, all single-use plastic products from the global home furnishing range were phased out in 2020. I was so excited once these were installed that I made a little video and sent it to my mom. Waste of time waiting. It wasn't a good buy for a non-Ikea closet. While we are working hard on our end, enjoy browsing in the meantime, STTTA LED cabinet lighting strip w sensor. The light source has a lifetime of approx. PET is the most recycled plastic in the world and can be used for many different purposes such as plastic bottles and containers for packaging food and beverages as well as for personal care products, pharmaceuticals and many other consumer products. The simplest way to light up your wardrobe without waking your partner in the morning. IKEA uses recycled PET that is post-consumer based, which means it is based on collected and sorted PET bottles. Still pretty dark though. A fantastic product for out hall closet. Our ambition is that by 2030, all plastic used in our products will be based on renewable or recycled materials. Mounting bracket/ Mounting device/ Battery box/ Junction box/ Switch cover/ Cover: We put them inside of our kitchen cabinet to light up when the door opens, and they will not turn on automatically. Some of our #ikeausa followers tagged #, Were busy behind the scenes improving your experience online. Details >. Suitable for use in confined spaces, such as cabinets, bookshelves and closets, as the LED light source emits low heat. These sources do not renew themselves and will eventually be depleted. I felt like the queen of England having the lights just magically turn on for me. IKEA takes product safety very seriously and all products are tested and comply with the strictest possible laws and safety standards on all IKEA markets. Uses LED, which consume up to 85% less energy and last 20 times longer than incandescent bulbs. Some things might not work as they should and we apologize for the inconvenience. Together, we can make a big difference! ABS plastic is a strong and stable material with a glossy surface making it perfect for especially used everyday objects like cutlery drawers, kitchen utensils, toothbrush mugs and bathroom hooks. We have to move our hand over the sensor to turn on. Wardrobe Frame 29 1/2x22 7/8x79 1/8 ". Could use better wall clamps to hold fixture. They are also easy to install. It is strong, durable, lightweight and versatile. Both PET and PP can be reused and recycled, which reduces waste and gives the product several lives through use and reuse. After a week switch stop working. I have some very deep kitchen cabinets that we rescued from an old barn, and they have a ton of storage, but it was difficult to see the smaller items like spices and such. I had to change the batteries in one already and that was simple, too. Didn't even keep the receipt. This includes items such as plates, cups, and plastic straws offered in our restaurants, bistros, and cafes. Not very bright. The people who said they don't work probably don't understand how the sensor works. Batteries are sold separately; 4 pcs AA required. However, the range of the sensor is very limited. We want to give our customers the possibility to choose products made from more sustainable materials that can be recycled again one day. Renewable plastic is made from materials such as vegetable oil, corn, wheat grain and sugar cane. Easy to installwith the addition of a wooden shim.and our dark closet is now fully lit. You can put STTTA lights just about anywhere in drawers, closets, bookshelves, cabinets because its battery-operated and doesnt need to be connected to the main power supply. Once you do and make sure you place where the opening and closing of the door triggers it, you'll LOVE them! 1.5 months if the lighting strip is used 5 minutes per day. Ikea would definitely pull this item off tue market. IKEA wants to minimize or totally refrain from the use of chemicals and substances that can be harmful to people and the environment. Wish it was offered in black for the black/brown cabinets. nice light for under kitchen cabinets.wish they had a remote with it. Plastic is a key material for IKEA, and remains so going forward. Its also easy to install, gives good light and has no messy cords. I bought to illuminate a little mirrored area but its honestly not going to put out enough light. I did it myself and I am not especially handy. Too far to return with the cost of gas otherwise it would be going back. LOVE these lights. They absorb very little water and have good chemical resistance. As part of our larger circular journey and transition from virgin fossil based material, we are working hard to change all plastic in our home furnishing products to plastic made from recycled and/or renewable raw materials. Perfect buy ! That is why by 2030, we want all materials in our products to be recycled or renewable, and sourced in responsible ways. It looks like every item has the same problem. If the door is not right near the sensor it does not auto sense that a door has been opened and it's time to turn on. We want to have a positive impact on the planet. Single-use plastic items pollute ecosystems if not disposed of responsibly. It is actually 28-3/4" and does not fit the 28" PAX PET is approved by health-agencies as safe to use for food and beverage. Plastic is most commonly derived from oil and gas, which are non-renewable fossil sources. Financing options are available. At IKEA we mainly use recycled PET in boxes, filling material for textiles and kitchen front foil. ABS is made from oil-based, non-renewable raw materials, but development is progressing and we are using more and more recycled ABS.