IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock Hazards
Recall 24125 · Feb 22, 2024 · Ikea
22,600
units affected
22,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24125
- Date
- Feb 22, 2024
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 22,600
- Product
- ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers. The product consists of a charger and a detachable power cord with a C7 connector and a plug. Model number ICPSW5-40-1 is printed on the label on the back side of the gray USB charger.
What can happen
The USB charger's cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and return the charger to any IKEA store for a full refund; or, if you are unable to return it to a store, contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers to receive a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- IKEA has received 17 incident reports globally, including five reports of burns and four reports of electric shock. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at IKEA.com from April 2020 through December 2023 for about $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled åskstorm 40w usb chargers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and return the charger to any IKEA store for a full refund; or, if you are unable to return it to a store, contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers to receive a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.
What is the hazard?
The USB charger's cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.