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IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard

Recall 24-344 · August 15, 2024 · IKEA

What to doConsumers 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.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
24-344 (CPSC)
Recall date
August 15, 2024
Brand
IKEA
Category
Power banks, chargers and batteries
Products
VARMFRONT Power Banks
Hazard
Fire Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Refund, Replace
Units
About 1,600 (In addition, about 1,690 were sold in Canada)
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
August 15, 2024

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • VARMFRONT Power Banks · About 1,600 (In addition, about 1,690 were sold in Canada) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.IKEA.com from July 2023 through March 2024 through between $17 and $30.; IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland; IKEA US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia.

Injuries or incidents reported

IKEA has received three incident reports globally. No injuries have been reported. Additionally, no incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.

Consumer contact

IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls or https://www.ikea.com/us/en and click "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Recall history and context

IKEA appears in 42 CPSC recalls on record. See all IKEA recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 109 recalls in the power banks, chargers and batteries category, 20 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

VARMFRONT Power Banks (About 1,600 (In addition, about 1,690 were sold in Canada) units). This recall involves two IKEA VARMFRONT Power Banks with model numbers E2037 and E2038.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Fire Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on August 15, 2024. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.