IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2024-08-15). Hazards: fire, burn. Models: E2037, E2038. About 1,600 units in the US and 1,690 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 24344 |
| Published | 2024-08-15 |
| Last updated | 2024-08-15 |
| Products | VARMFRONT Power Banks |
| Firm named in the title | IKEA |
| Firms | IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland (importer); IKEA US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,600 |
| Units (Canada) | 1,690 |
| Model numbers | E2037, E2038 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace, dispose, stop use |
| Sold | IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.IKEA.com from July 2023 through March 2024 through between $17 and $30. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Remedy
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 injuries
IKEA has received three incident reports globally. No injuries have been reported. Additionally, no incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.
Linked notices
Linked because one agency's notice cites the other's.
- VARMFRONT Power Banks (M5200mAh and 10400 mAh) recalled due to potential fire hazard (Health Canada)
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