Only recently, IKEA made headlines for wanting to revolutionize the furniture market. However, the company is currently causing a stir with less good news: it has had to launch a product recall.
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Damage with serious consequences possible
Anyone who has recently purchased the Åskstorm 40W USB charger (article number 50461193) in dark gray from the furniture store should not use it. The IKEA website states:
For IKEA, safety is paramount. We are therefore recalling the ÅSKSTORM USB charger 40W dark gray because the cable can be damaged by wrapping it around the charger or repeatedly bending it back and forth over a longer period of use. The damaged cable can cause burns or electric shocks.
Problem-free return possible
Consumers who have purchased the charging cable with the model number ICPSW5-40-1 can return it to the furniture giant without a receipt and the purchase price will be refunded.
A potential electric shock is not to be trifled with under any circumstances. The Malteser writes the following on their website:
The longer a person has direct contact with electricity, the greater the damage to health can be. The type of electricity also makes a difference. The so-called alternating current that comes out of the sockets damages the heart in particular. It can lead to cardiac arrhythmia and ventricular fibrillation as well as cardiac arrest. Electric shocks from batteries with so-called direct current can cause the muscles to cramp and twitch. If the current flows through your hand, it can tense up around the current source, causing you to literally stick to the current source. If the current reaches your chest or back, you may experience shortness of breath.
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This article has been translated from Gentside DE.
Sources used:
IKEA: Product recall ÅSKSTORM USB charger 40W
Malteser: First aid in the event of an electric shock
