IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard

The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Recall #: 24344
Affected scope: About 1,600 (In addition, about 1,690 were sold in Canada)

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Ikea US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia recalled This recall involves two IKEA VARMFRONT Power Banks with model numbers E2037 and E2038. T….

IKEA Recalls VARMFRONT Power Banks Due to Fire Hazard was recalled by Ikea US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia in August 15, 2024. Reason: The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled banks and return them to any IKEA st…. Verify recall #24344 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Ikea US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia issued this CPSC recall-The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard..

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agency class: August 15, 2024
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #24344 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	24344
Date reported	August 15, 2024
Date initiated	August 15, 2024
Recalling firm	Ikea US Retail LLC, of Glen Allen, Virginia
Affected scope	About 1,600 (In addition, about 1,690 were sold in Canada)
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled banks and return them to any IKEA store for a free replacement product or fo…

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The power banks can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on August 15, 2024. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 24344.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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