IKEA Recalls Popular Garlic Press After Internal Checks Reveal Risk of Metal Fragments in Food

Great Deals·2025-06-16 17:06

IKEA recalls garlic press due to metal fragment risk—return for full refund

Shoppers who have purchased the black IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic Press are urged to take note—this everyday kitchen tool is now part of an official recall notice.

What You Need to Know

IKEA has announced a precautionary recall of the IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic Press in black (article number 601.636.02) due to a potential safety concern. The recall affects products stamped with date codes from 2411 to 2522 (representing year and week of manufacture).

Affected products can be identified by a marking of the IKEA logo on the upper handle of the product that look like shown:

According to IKEA, internal checks revealed a production fault that could lead to small metal parts breaking off during use. This raises the risk of these fragments ending up in food, creating a potential hazard if accidentally consumed.

No Reported Incidents in Singapore

While the recall is global, IKEA has clarified that there have been no reported injuries or incidents in Singapore related to this product. However, the brand is encouraging all customers to stop using the garlic press immediately.

Return Policy and Refund

Returning the affected item is simple. Customers can bring it back to any IKEA store in Singapore for a full refund—no receipt or proof of purchase is required. IKEA is committed to customer safety and satisfaction and is handling the process with urgency and care.

For further assistance, customers may contact the IKEA Customer Contact Centre at +65 6786 6868 or visit the official recall page here: VÄRDEFULL Garlic Press Recall.

IKEA Apologises for the Inconvenience

In its public statement, IKEA expressed regret for any inconvenience caused and reassured customers that quality and safety remain a top priority across all product lines.

If you or someone you know owns this garlic press, now is the time to check the date stamp and act accordingly.

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