If you recently bought a charger from IKEA or received one as a gift over the holidays, you might want to double check its brand.
The ÅSKSTORM 40W USB power cable from IKEA is being recalled as a potential thermal burns and electric shock hazard.
“Safety is a top priority for [us] and therefore ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey is recalled,” says IKEA in the recall release. “The power cable may get damaged or broken, after being wrapped around a charger or bent back and forth after a longer period of use. The damaged cable may lead to thermal burns and electric shock. Therefore, ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey is being recalled.”
The ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey can be identified by the model number ICPSW5-40-1 that is found on label on the backside of the USB-charger.
Anyone who owns the ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey, article number 50461193, is being told to stop using it immediately and to contact IKEA for a full refund.
ÅSKSTORM 40W USB charger dark grey can be returned to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.
For more information, click here or contact the IKEA Customer Contact Centre at 02-708-7999.
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