IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock Hazards
IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The USB charger's cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2024/IKEA-Recalls-USB-Chargers-Due-to-Burn-and-Electric-Shock-Hazards |
| Title | IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ikea-charger.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Charger |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/ikea-charger-label.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | The product can be identified by the model number ICPSW5-40-1, which can be found on the label on the back side of the USB charger |
| Hazards › Name | The USB charger's cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,600 (In addition, about 10,250 were sold in Canada) |
| Recall I D | 9860 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland |
| Retailers › Name | IKEA stores nationwide and online at IKEA.com from April 2020 through December 2023 for about $30. |
| Recall Date | 2024-02-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | IKEA US Retail LLC, of Virginia |
| Recall Number | 24125 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/askstorm-40w-usb-charger-dark-grey-na-recalled-due-thermal-burn-and-electric-shock |
| Consumer Contact | IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/ or www.ikea.com/us/en and click "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2024-02-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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