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USB charger Ikea “USB ÅSKSTORM 40 W” — risk: burns, electric shock
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00457/24
Summary
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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
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Product
USB charger — Ikea
- Brand
- Ikea
- Name / model
- USB ÅSKSTORM 40 W · 50461193, CPSW5-40-1
- Category
- Electrical appliances and equipment
- USB charger, 40W. Product sold online.
- Recall information: https://www.ikea.com/ph/en/customer-service/product-support/recalls/askstorm-charger-pubc51e9340
What is the risk?
- 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. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 05/12/2023
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 10/01/2024
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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