CPSC recall 24-344, announced August 15, 2024, covers IKEA VARMFRONT Power Banks (about 1,600 units). The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 888-966-4532, or go to www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls.
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Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The model number is listed at the top of the back side of the power banks, and date code is printed on the bottom of the back side of the power banks.
Which products are included?
This recall involves two IKEA VARMFRONT Power Banks with model numbers E2037 and E2038. The power banks are blue in color. Model E2037 has one USB-A port, one USB-C port, measures about four inches long and two inches wide, and has one of the following date codes (YYWW): 2318, 2319, 2322. Model E2038 has two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, measures about four inches long and three inches wide, and has one of the following date codes (YYWW): 2313, 2316, 2318, 2319. The model number is listed at the top of the back side of the power banks, and date code is printed on the bottom of the back side of the power banks.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhat to look for
- Model numbers
- 2 listed, all starting with
E203. Yours must match one exactly. - Also in the notice
- Date codes. Compare these as well.
- Where to look
the top of the back side of the power banks
andthe bottom of the back side of the power banks
(the notice’s words)- When sold
- July 2023 through March 2024
- Where sold
- IKEA, among the sellers the notice names
- Price paid
- $17 to $30
Why it was recalled
The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
IKEA has received three incident reports globally. No injuries have been reported. Additionally, no incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.
Official remedy
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.
What to do now
- Check the label. Compare your model number with the 2 listed in this recall, then check the date codes the notice lists.
- Stop using it. The notice says to stop using recalled units immediately.
- Contact the firm. Call 888-966-4532, or go to www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls.
- Get the remedy. This recall offers a refund or a replacement. The notice says the remedy is free.
- Read the official notice. The CPSC notice is the final word on which units are included and what to do.
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Product and sales details
- Brand
- IKEA
- Product type
- Power banks
- Recall number
- 24-344
- Units
- About 1,600 (In addition, about 1,690 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.IKEA.com from July 2023 through March 2024 through between $17 and $30.
- Importer
- IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
- Distributor
- IKEA US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia
This recall in context
Compared with the 34 power bank recalls in this index, as of October 31, 2026.
- Size
- 1,600 units: the 32nd-largest of 34 power bank recalls that state a unit count. The median is 20,440 units.
- Hazard
- Fire: named in 33 of 34 power bank recalls, the most common hazard among them.
- Remedy
- Refund: offered in 19 of 34 power bank recalls, the most common remedy. Replacement: offered in 15 of 34 power bank recalls.
- Brand history
- IKEA is named in 41 CPSC notices in this index, from 1995 to 2024. This recall is the most recent. The one before: IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers (24-125, Feb 2024).
- Time on sale
- 9 months. Recalled 5 months after the last month of sales the notice gives.
Recall contact information
IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls or https://www.ikea.com/us/en and click "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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