Risk of electric shock and burns: check that you do not have this USB charger massively recalled by IKEA

IKEA rappelle l'un de ses chargeurs. https://imagebroker.com/9791320

This Wednesday, January 10, 2024, IKEA is recalling one of its charger models marketed between April 1, 2020 and December 5, 2023 due to the risk of burns and electrocution .

If the numerous product recalls in recent weeks generally concern food products, this time it concerns an IKEA product. If the Scandinavian chain complies with all current regulations, a charger is subject to a recall “due to the risk of burns and electric shock”, specifies the store's website.

Significant risks

This is more precisely the 40 W ÅSKSTORM USB charger dark gray (including the reference of the product is  50461193). It is not uncommon for these power cables to be damaged or broken after having undergone multiple twisting, bending or winding.

This is when the product becomes dangerous. In fact, "once damaged, the cable presents a risk of burns or electric shock", indicates IKEA.

For safety reasons, anyone who purchased this specific model of charger between April 1, 2020 and December 5, 2023 is invited to return it to any local store. chain. It is also specified that upon its return, a full refund will be made, with or without proof of purchase (receipt).

In case of problems or any requests, it is possible to contact the Scandinavian company free of charge at 0 800 603 606. "IKEA apologizes for the inconvenience linked to this recall", reports the site.

Please note that the risk of electric shock or burns is increased if the targeted model is used in a bathroom, details the site < em>lemon squeezer.