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IKEA Recalls USB Chargers Due to Burn and Electric Shock Hazards

Recalled 2024-02-22. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 22,600Units

2024-02-22Recall date

YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

What was recalled: This recall involves IKEA ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers. The product consists of a charger and a detachable power cord with a C7 connector and a plug. Model number ICPSW5-40-1 is printed on the label on the back side of the gray USB charger.
The hazard: The USB charger's cable can become damaged or break over time, posing burn and electric shock hazards.
Injuries: 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 U.S.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled chargers and return the charger to any IKEA store for a full refund; or, if you are unable to return it to a store, contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the ÅSKSTORM 40W USB Chargers to receive a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required to receive a full refund.

The details

What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.