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IKEA Supply AG 2024-08-15 Electronics serious CPSC
Electronics · CPSC · Recall #CPSC-24344

VARMFRONT Power Banks Recall

Issued August 15, 2024 · IKEA Supply AG · 16,001,690 units affected

In August 2024, IKEA Supply AG recalled the VARMFRONT Power Banks, a serious electronics recall reported by the CPSC. Affected owners are eligible for a refund. Here is what the hazard is and exactly what to do about it.

Compiled by Dana Whitfield, RecallCheckr

What this means for you

The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What you should do

  1. 1 Stop using VARMFRONT Power Banks right away.
  2. 2 Set it aside where it won't be used by mistake.
  3. 3 Contact IKEA Supply AG to arrange your refund. See the official notice below for contact details.
  4. 4 Keep the product until your remedy is fully processed. You may need it.
Official remedy (Refund): 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 details

Brand
IKEA Supply AG
Category
Electronics
Recall date
August 15, 2024
Units affected
16,001,690
Sold at
IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.IKEA.com from July 2023 through March 2024 through between $17 and $30.
Recall number
CPSC-24344
Made in
China
Issuing agency
CPSC

In context

  • IKEA Supply AG has 11 recalls in our database.
  • We're tracking 165 Electronics recalls in our database.
  • 16,001,690 units is enough to reach roughly 1 in every 8 US households.
  • This is the 21st Electronics recall we've logged in 2024.
Read the official CPSC notice

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