IKEA Recalls Garlic Presses Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards
Recall 25420 · Jul 31, 2025 · Ikea
43,830
units affected
43,830
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25420
- Date
- Jul 31, 2025
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 43,830
- Product
- IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic presses
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic presses used to crush garlic cloves. The garlic press has a black rubber handle and zinc coated garlic chamber. Only models with the IKEA logo are subject to the recall. The logo is located at the upper part of the handle.
What can happen
Small metal pieces can detach from the garlic press, posing a laceration or ingestion hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic press and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. If you are unable to return it to one of their stores, please contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the recalled product to receive a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- IKEA has received a total of 10 incident reports globally, including three reports of lacerations and finger splinters. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S.
- Sold at
- IKEA stores nationwide and online at IKEA.com from March 2025 through May 2025 for about $8.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled ikea 365+ värdefull garlic presses?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled garlic press and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. If you are unable to return it to one of their stores, please contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the recalled product to receive a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not.
What is the hazard?
Small metal pieces can detach from the garlic press, posing a laceration or ingestion hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.