IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
Recall 24344 · Aug 15, 2024 · Ikea
1,600
units affected
1,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 24344
- Date
- Aug 15, 2024
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 1,600
- Product
- VARMFRONT Power Banks
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves two IKEA VARMFRONT Power Banks with model numbers E2037 and E2038. The power banks are blue in color. Model E2037 has one USB-A port, one USB-C port, measures about four inches long and two inches wide, and has one of the following date codes (YYWW): 2318, 2319, 2322. Model E2038 has two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, measures about four inches long and three inches wide, and has one of the following date codes (YYWW): 2313, 2316, 2318, 2319. The model number is listed at the top of the back side of the power banks, and date code is printed on the bottom of the back side of the power banks.
What can happen
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled banks and return them to any IKEA store for a free replacement product or for a full refund. If you are unable to return it to a store, contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the VARMFRONT Power Bank 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 three incident reports globally. No injuries have been reported. Additionally, no incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.IKEA.com from July 2023 through March 2024 through between $17 and $30.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled varmfront power banks?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled banks and return them to any IKEA store for a free replacement product or for a full refund. If you are unable to return it to a store, contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the VARMFRONT Power Bank to receive a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt).
What is the hazard?
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
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.