It’s widespread data that garlic makes every little thing higher—however in the event you’re cooking with a garlic press to procure from Ikea, it’s time to examine the mannequin and doubtlessly look right into a refund. The corporate simply issued a voluntary recall on hundreds of garlic presses resulting from a “laceration or ingestion” hazard.
The recall, printed on July 31 by the U.S. Client Product Security Fee (CPSC), contains about 43,830 Ikea garlic presses bought within the U.S. and one other 10,700 bought in Canada. Right here’s what to know concerning the affected merchandise.
Which garlic press is being recalled?
The product in query is the Ikea 365+ Värdefull garlic press, used to crush garlic cloves.
The garlic press has a black rubber deal with and zinc-coated garlic chamber, and affected fashions had been bought for $8 at Ikea shops nationwide and on-line at Ikea.com from March 2024 via Might 2025. In accordance with the CPSC, solely fashions with the Ikea brand—which may be discovered on the higher a part of the deal with—are topic to the recall.
What occurred?
Per an Ikea press launch, the garlic presses are being recalled “resulting from a manufacturing error, recognized after an inside investigation, indicating a danger of small steel items detaching throughout use and subsequently being ingested with meals.”
Have any incidents been reported thus far?
Sadly, sure. The CPSC report notes that Ikea has obtained a complete of 10 incident experiences globally, “together with three experiences of lacerations and finger splinters.” No incidents or accidents have been reported within the U.S. to this point.
What ought to I do if I personal a recalled garlic press?
For those who personal the Ikea 365+ Värdefull press, cease utilizing it instantly. The product may be returned to any Ikea location for a full refund, even with out proof of buy.
“Moreover, Ikea encourages prospects to unfold the phrase about this recall, particularly in the event that they know that the recalled product was supplied, lent, or bought to another person,” Ikea’s report reads.
For extra info, prospects are directed to go to ikea.ca/ProductRecalls or name the corporate at 1-800-661-9807.
