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IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock Hazards

U.S. CPSCBurnsElectric shockSold on IKEAFeb 22, 2024
Recalled ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Charger
Recalled ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Charger
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
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

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

The USB charger's cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards.

Remedy

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.

Refund

Incidents & injuries

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

IKEA stores nationwide and online at IKEA.com from April 2020 through December 2023 for about $30.

Contact the company

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.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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