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🧸 Product PL EE FI HR IE LU PT SI SK March 1, 2024

Ikea — USB ÅSKSTORM 40 W

USB charger, 40W. Product sold online.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
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Ikea — USB ÅSKSTORM 40 W
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Other types of alerts
Type
Burns, Electric shock
Category
Electrical appliances and equipment
Hazard
The power cable may be damaged or broken after being wrapped around a charger or bent back and forth after a longer period of use. This might cause an electric shock or burns.
Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Recall of the product from end users
  • ▸ Measures ordered by economic operators (to: Manufacturer) Withdrawal of the product from market
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 879 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
72 days in total
May 17, 2026 July 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a USB charger sold by IKEA. The power cable can get damaged if it is bent or wrapped too tightly.

What's happening? The damaged cable may cause an electric shock or burns.

Does this affect me? If you own this charger in Poland, Estonia, Finland, Croatia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, or Slovakia, it may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using the charger and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help finding a safe replacement.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
Ikea
Agency-published detail

Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The power cable may be damaged or broken after being wrapped around a charger or bent back and forth after a longer period of use. This might cause an electric shock or burns. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
March 1, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10012021

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Ikea — USB ÅSKSTORM 40 W. Risk level: Other types of alerts · Type: Burns, Electric shock · Category: Electrical appliances and equipment · Hazard: The power cable may be damaged or broken after being wrapped around a charger or bent back and forth after a longer period of use. This might cause an electri...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 1, 2024 by EU Safety Gate.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Estonia, Finland, Croatia, Ireland, Luxembourg, Portugal, Slovenia, and Slovakia.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on ec.europa.eu.

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