IKEA has issued an urgent recall for its IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press in black, warning that small metal pieces may break off during use and be accidentally swallowed.
The Swedish furniture retailer said the recall affects certain batches of the product with article number 601.636.02. Date stamps from 2411 up to 2522 (Year-Week format) identify affected units, which also feature an IKEA logo on the upper handle.
The defect was uncovered during an internal investigation. IKEA has urged customers to stop using the garlic press immediately and contact the company for a full refund, with no receipt or proof of purchase required.
The product was sold in IKEA stores and online worldwide. The retailer also asked customers who have lent or given the item to others to inform them of the recall.
IKEA apologised for the inconvenience and said further details on the recall can be found on its website. The company has issued several other recalls in recent months.
