IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced August 15, 2024 CPSC #24344

Quick answer

IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #24344, announced on August 15, 2024. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is 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.. Affected brands: IKEA Supply AG, IKEA US Retail LLC.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

VARMFRONT Power Banks

Recalled brands

IKEA Supply AG, IKEA US Retail LLC

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.

Recall date

August 15, 2024

Categories

VARMFRONT Power Banks

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #24344?

CPSC recall #24344 covers IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 15, 2024. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #24344?

The CPSC remedy for recall #24344 is 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.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/IKEA-Recalls-VARMFRONT-Power-Banks-Due-to-Fire-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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