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IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard

Recalled 2024-08-15. Fire and burn hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 1,600Units

2024-08-15Recall date

YesInjuries

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

What was recalled: This recall involves two IKEA VARMFRONT Power Banks with model numbers E2037 and E2038. The power banks are blue in color. Model E2037 has one USB-A port, one USB-C port, measures about four inches long and two inches wide, and has one of the following date codes (YYWW): 2318, 2319, 2322. Model E2038 has two USB-A ports, one USB-C port, measures about four inches long and three inches wide, and has one of the following date codes (YYWW): 2313, 2316, 2318, 2319. The model number is listed at the top of the back side of the power banks, and date code is printed on the bottom of the back side of the power banks.
The hazard: The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries: IKEA has received three incident reports globally. No injuries have been reported. Additionally, no incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.
The remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled banks and return them to any IKEA store for a free replacement product or for a full refund. If you are unable to return it to a store, contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the VARMFRONT Power Bank 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.