IKEA Recalls Garlic Presses Due to Laceration and Ingestion Hazards
Recalled 2025-07-31. Choking hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 43,830Units
2025-07-31Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- Small metal pieces can detach from the garlic press, posing a laceration or ingestion hazard to consumers.
- Injuries
- 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.
- The remedy
- 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.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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