VARMFRONT Power Banks (M5200mAh and 10400 mAh) recalled due to potential fire hazard
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Summary
Immediately stop using the recalled product and return to IKEA for a refund or replacement.
Affected products
This recall involves VARMFRONT Power Banks (M5200mAh and 10400 mAh).
The VARMFRONT power bank 10400 mAh is dark blue in colour with article number 00559615 and model number E2038. The affected date stamps for the 10400 mAh power banks are as follows (YYWW): 2313, 2316, 2318, 2319.
The VARMFRONT power bank 5200 mAh is blue in colour with article number 90555651 and model number E2037. The affected date stamps for the 5200 mAh power banks are as follows (YYWW): 2318, 2319, 2322.
Consumers should check the printing on the backside of their VARMFRONT power bank to confirm if their unit is affected.
Issue
Faulty battery cells inside the power bank have the potential to overheat and melt, posing a potential fire hazard.
As of July 16, 2024, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled VARMFRONT power banks and return to IKEA for a refund or replacement.
For more information, consumers can contact IKEA by telephone TOLL FREE at 1 800 661-9807, Monday to Sunday, from 9:00 am to 9:00 pm EST, or visit the company website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.
Additional information
Background
Number Sold
The company reported that 1690 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time Period Sold
The affected products were sold from July 2023 to March 2024.
Place of Origin
Manufactured in China
Details
Manufacturer
IKEA of Sweden AB
Almhult
Sweden
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