URGENT RECALL NOTICE: IKEA Warns Customers to Stop Using Certain VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Safety Risk
IKEA has issued an urgent recall notice to all customers who own specific models of VARMFRONT power banks, citing a manufacturing error that poses a fire safety risk. The affected products are the VARMFRONT power bank 10 400 mAh (model number E2038) with date stamps 2313, 2316, 2318, or 2319, and the VARMFRONT power bank 5 200 mAh (model number E2037) with date stamps 2318, 2319, or 2322.
Despite the company’s rigorous risk assessment and testing procedures, which ensure that their products meet the highest standards of quality and safety, IKEA has discovered that these specific power banks may be defective. The error is isolated to units with the specified date stamps, and customers who own these products are advised to stop using them immediately and contact IKEA for a full refund.
In Singapore, a total of 36 affected units have been sold, but fortunately, no incidents have been reported. To determine if their power bank is affected, customers should check the printing on the backside of their VARMFRONT power bank for the date stamp. Only power banks with the specified date stamps are affected by this recall, and customers can return them to any IKEA store for a full refund without needing to provide proof of purchase.
IKEA has apologized for any inconvenience this recall may cause and is committed to ensuring the safety and satisfaction of its customers. For more information, customers can contact the IKEA Customer Contact Centre at +65 6786 6868.
This recall serves as a reminder of the importance of prioritizing safety and quality in the production and distribution of consumer goods. IKEA’s prompt response to this issue demonstrates its commitment to upholding the highest standards of quality and safety, and its dedication to protecting its customers from potential harm.