Product Recall: IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers

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Australia/Canberra: IKEA Pty Limited, a Tempe, New South Wales establishment and a subsidiary of Netherlands-based furnishings retailer, INGKA Holdings BV, recalls all current batch/lots of IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers due to suspected power cable integrity failure with consequential risks of electric shock, electrocution, burns, respiratory failure and/or cardiac system collapse, all serious health and safety hazards requiring immediate medical intervention to minimize pain and suffering as well as prevent life-altering injury or death.

ACCC: https://buff.ly/492HC0q

Direct link: https://www.productsafety.gov.au/recalls/ikea-pty-ltd-%C3%A5skstorm-40w-usb-charger

Additional information:
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (“ACCC”) reports this recall involves certain Power Chargers, as follows:

• IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers, sold in dark grey colour with a model number of ICPSW5-40-1 and an IKEA product number of 304.611.94

==> No barcodes, APNs, production dates, regulatory approval designations, registration numbers, agency approval designations or other identification numbers were listed with this recall notification.

These IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers were known to be marketed, distributed and sold in all Australian states but could also have distribution outside the country. When in doubt, please contact the manufacturer for specific product information.

Please consult the photograph above for details of the product’s packaging, design and retail presentation. One (1) additional image of the recalled USB Chargers can be found on the Web site above.

According to the ACCC, IKEA Pty has recalled all current batch/lots of IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers due to suspected power cable integrity failure with consequential risks of electric shock, electrocution, burns, respiratory failure and/or cardiac system collapse.

Specifically, the recalled the Power Cables of the recalled USB Chargers can be damaged or become broken. If this defect occurs, it can expose operators and/or those nearby to live electrical parts of the Cable. Further, there is a risk of burn injuries or death from electric shock if someone touches a damaged cable that is live with electricity. There is also a risk of damage to property if the Charger catches fire.

According to the ACCC, incidents have occurred where Cables became damaged and caused electric shock and burn injuries to consumers.

==> If you have a medical emergency, please contact 0-0-0, your closest hospital or emergency centre equipped to properly treat electrocution, electric shock, burns, scalds and/or lacerations.

If you have any further questions, comments or complaints about this recall notification, please visit the company’s Web site at http://www.IKEA.com.au/recalls. You can also contact the company by phone at the following numbers during normal business hours in the applicable Australian time zone, Monday to Sunday:

• ACT/New South Wales: 02 8020 6641
• Queensland/New Territories: 07 3380 6800
• Victoria/Tasmania: 03 8523 2154
• South Australia: 08 8234 3333
• Western Australia: 08 8234 3944

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More information about this recall:
ACCC PRA number: 2024/20023
Recalls Direct RIN: 18034-2024
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