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17 July 2024
IKEA recalls certain VARMFRONT Power Banks
IKEA urges all consumers who own a VARMFRONT power bank 10,400 mAh (model number E2038) with date stamp (YYWW) 2313, 2316, 2318 or 2319, or a VARMFRONT power bank 5,200 mAh (model number E2037) with date stamp (YYWW) 2318, 2319 or 2322 to immediately stop using it.

IKEA detected a manufacturing defect on these VARMFRONT power banks, leading them to pose potential fire hazards. This error is isolated to units with the before-mentioned date stamps. VARMFRONT power banks with other date stamps are not affected by this recall. Consumers may check the printing on the back of their VARMFRONT power banks to confirm if their unit is affected.

Example of date stamps on power banks:

Consumer in possession of affected VARMFRONT power banks can return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required.

For more information, please visit IKEA’s website or contact IKEA Customer Contact Centre at +65 6786 6868.

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