I don’t have live access to pull the latest updates right now, but here’s the latest I know about IKEA garlic press recalls based on recent reporting.
Key recall summary
- IKEA recalled the IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press (black), due to risk that small metal pieces can detach during use and end up in food. The affected units carry date stamps from 2411 to 2522 and feature the IKEA logo on the upper handle; affected article numbers include 201.521.58, 305.781.89, and 601.636.02 [news coverage from mid-2025]. Consumers are advised to stop using the product immediately and return it to an IKEA store for a full refund, or contact IKEA for disposal guidance [coverage across multiple outlets]. This recall was widely reported in June 2025 with subsequent country-specific notices in Canada, the U.S., and several European markets [news coverage across outlets].
What to do if you own one
- Stop using the garlic press immediately.
- Return it to an IKEA store or contact IKEA customer service for refund instructions.
- If you cannot identify whether your unit is part of the affected batch, IKEA guidance generally encourages a refund or disposal guidance to err on the side of safety.
Geographic notes (highlights)
- United States and Canada: recall details were publicized with notices to refund and return; some articles note units sold in 2024–2025 [US and Canada recall coverage].
- Europe and other markets: IKEA issued regional recall statements; look for product-support or recalls pages on IKEA country sites for your location.
Would you like me to locate the official IKEA recall page for your country (Czech Republic) and provide the exact steps and contact information relevant to Prague? I can also summarize any country-specific safety notices if you want.
Sources
IKEA asks all customers who own an IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic press, black, to stop using it and contact IKEA. The affected product has the article numbers 201.521.58, 305.781.89, and 601.636.02.
www.ikea.comSINGAPORE: Ikea said on Wednesday (Jun 11) it is recalling a batch of garlic presses due to the risk of small metal pieces detaching during use. The production error was identified after an internal investigation, Ikea said in a press release on Wednesday. The affected product is the&nb
ground.newsIKEA asks all customers who own an IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic press, black, to stop using it and contact IKEA. The affected product has the article numbers 201.521.58, 305.781.89, and 601.636.02.
www.ikea.comDue to a risk of "small metal pieces detaching during use", shoppers are being asked to return the item
ground.newsIKEA asks all customers who own an IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press, black, article number between 2411 (YYWW) and 2522 (YYWW), to stop using it and contact IKEA for a full refund.
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www.ikea.comMore than 10,000 units of a recalled garlic press were sold across Canada.
www.richmond-news.comIKEA recalls 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press (article 201.521.58, dates 2411-2522) over metal fragment risk.
news.corksafetyalerts.comIKEA has issued a safety recall for one of its popular kitchen tools. The product in question is the black IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press. The company has asked all customers who own it to stop…
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