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IKEA VARMFRONT 5200 mAh and 10500 mAh Power Banks recalled over a fire risk
Product Recall for IKEA VARMFRONT 5200 mAh and 10500 mAh Power Banks presenting a risk of fire.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
IKEA VARMFRONT 5200 mAh and 10500 mAh Power Banks could overheat or catch fire.
- Unplug it and do not charge it again.
- Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
- Use the contact details in the official notice to arrange a refund, repair or replacement.
- If someone has been hurt or the product has failed, report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service.
Why it matters. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- make sure you have working smoke alarms
Get help urgently
- if it starts to smoke, smell of burning or catch fire, get everyone out and call 999
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Refunds, repairs and replacements
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies.
Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2407-0105). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Recall for IKEA VARMFRONT 5200 mAh and 10500 mAh Power Banks presenting a risk of fire.
The risk
Affected products may contain a faulty battery cell, which can cause the batteries to enter into ‘thermal runaway’. This could result in the product overheating, igniting or a causing a fire.
The affected models do not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
Action taken
The product has been recalled from end users by IKEA.
Advice to consumers
The product has been recalled from end users by IKEA. Owners should stop using this product immediately and contact IKEA for a replacement or full refund.
For further information, please access the IKEA recall page at the following link: https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/varmfront-power-banks-pubd8cd18a0 .
Additional information
PSD case number: 2407-0105
Notified by: Local Authority Trading Standards
Product description
Two models of blue portable power banks.
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Questions
Why has IKEA VARMFRONT 5200 mAh and 10500 mAh Power Banks been recalled?
IKEA VARMFRONT 5200 mAh and 10500 mAh Power Banks could overheat or catch fire. Faulty chargers, batteries and appliances are a common cause of house fires. A fire can start while the product is charging or switched on and nobody is watching.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Unplug it and do not charge it again. Store it away from anything that burns until you can return or dispose of it. Batteries should go to a battery recycling point, not the household bin.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
In a recall, the business responsible arranges the remedy, which may be a refund, a repair, a replacement or a free part. The notice says which one applies. Your rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 also apply: goods must be safe, of satisfactory quality and as described. Within 30 days of purchase you can usually reject faulty goods for a full refund.
Where was IKEA VARMFRONT 5200 mAh and 10500 mAh Power Banks sold?
The notice names IKEA. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
