The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·24125·Announced 2024-02-22

IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers Recalled for Burn and Electric Shock Risk

IKEA is recalling about 22,600 ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers because the cable can become damaged or break over time, creating burn and electric shock hazards. Consumers should stop using the chargers immediately and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The source explicitly states that 17 incident reports have been received globally, including five reports of burns and four reports of electric shock. However, no incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States. The risk of serious burn and electric shock from a defective power cable constitutes a risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported internationally, placing this at the High severity level.

Plain-English summary

IKEA is recalling the ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers (model number ICPSW5-40-1) due to a defect in the detachable power cord. The cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards to consumers.

About 22,600 units were sold in the United States through IKEA stores nationwide and online at IKEA.com between April 2020 and December 2023 for approximately $30. Additionally, about 10,250 units were sold in Canada.

IKEA has received 17 incident reports globally, including five reports of burns and four reports of electric shock. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. No proof of purchase is required. Consumers unable to return the charger to a store should contact IKEA for instructions on disposal and to receive a refund. Contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET, or visit www.ikea.com/us/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/ for more information.

The recalled product

Product
ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers
Manufacturer
IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
Category
Consumer Product — Electrical Charger
Hazard
  • burn-injury
  • electric-shock
  • cable-damage
Affected units
22,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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