Safety warnings - IKEA
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www.ikea.comI can help with the latest on IKEA’s VÄRDEFULL garlic press recall.
Summary
- IKEA recalled the IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press, black, due to a production error that could cause small metal pieces to detach during use and potentially be ingested. Affected batches are identified by date stamps 2411 (YYWW) through 2522 (YYWW) and the IKEA logo on the upper handle. Customers are instructed to stop using the product and contact IKEA for a full refund or replacement where available. This recall has been reported globally and includes notices from IKEA's regional sites and safety authorities (Canada and other regions).[2][3][5][6]
Key details by region
- Global/IKEA official notices: The recall covers the black IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press with article numbers 201.521.58, 305.781.89, and 601.636.02, and applies to date stamps 2411 through 2522. Stop using the product and contact IKEA for remediation.[3][4][9][2]
- Canada: Health Canada and IKEA Canada report the recall; over 10,000 units sold in Canada were involved, with no reported injuries as of the initial notices. Consumers should follow recall instructions and seek refunds.[5][7]
- EU/Spain/NL regions: IKEA and local safety pages have issued similar recall advisories, urging customers to stop use and request refunds within the stated batch range.[4][9]
What to do if you might own one
- Do not use the garlic press if it matches the recalled date stamps (2411 to 2522) or bears the IKEA logo on the upper handle.
- Stop using it immediately and contact IKEA for a refund, replacement, or guidance on return options. Check IKEA’s regional newsroom or recalls page for your country to confirm the exact steps and any local return process.
Illustrative example
- A recalled batch example: a black IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press with date stamp 2412 and the IKEA logo on the top handle would fall within the recall window and should be returned for a refund, per regional recall notices.[2][3]
Citations
- Recall details (product, date range, handling): IKEA recall notices and press updates.[9][3][4][2]
- Regional safety authority confirmations (Canada): Canada recalls page and Health Canada mentions.[7][5]
- EU/other regional updates: regional IKEA newsroom posts and safety pages.[6][9]
If you’d like, I can narrow to your exact country (France) and pull the official France IKEA recall page and any French safety authority advisories to give you precise steps and contact options.