Anna Hartz
Bits of Metal May End Up in Your Dinner
Most people use kitchen tools without thinking twice about safety. But sometimes, things go wrong in the factory, and everyday items can turn dangerous.
That’s what just happened with a popular IKEA garlic press.
IKEA has announced a recall of its black garlic press called IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL, reports Digi24.
Stop Using it Immediately
The product may break during use. Tiny metal parts can come loose and fall into food. If swallowed, this could cause serious problems.
The company said the problem was found during an internal investigation.
Customers who bought this garlic press should stop using it right away. IKEA is offering a full refund. You don’t need a receipt to return the item.
Numbers to Look Out for
The garlic press being recalled has the article number 201.521.58. You can find this number on the packaging or by checking the product details online.
The affected batch includes presses with date stamps between 2411 and 2522. These numbers are printed on the top handle of the press, under the IKEA logo.
If you’re not sure what date stamp your garlic press has, IKEA says it’s better to return it just in case. They want to make sure no one is at risk.
The company also asks people to tell friends or family members if they may have given them this product.
It’s important that everyone who owns this garlic press knows about the issue and has a chance to return it.
Will You Get Your Money back?
IKEA says safety is a top priority. They apologized for the trouble and are working to fix the problem.
If you have one of the affected garlic presses, you can return it to any IKEA store and get your money back.
To sum it up: if you have the black IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press, stop using it.
Check the date stamp. If it matches, or if you’re unsure, take it back. No receipt needed.