IKEA Recalls Garlic Press Over Metal Fragment Risk

• Cork residents urged to check kitchen drawers as Swedish furniture giant recalls garlic press due to production fault

IKEA has issued a recall for specific batches of its 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press following a production error that poses a low risk of small metal pieces detaching during use and subsequently being ingested with food.

The recall affects garlic presses with article number 201.521.58 and date stamps ranging from 2411 to 2522. The affected products were manufactured in Sweden.

Consumers are advised to stop using the affected garlic press immediately.

The recall, designated as Alert Notification 2025.27, has been classified as Category 1: For Action, indicating that immediate consumer response is required to prevent potential safety risks.

Cork households should check their IKEA garlic presses for the specific article number and date stamps to determine if their product is affected by this recall.

This latest recall highlights the importance of regularly checking product safety notices, particularly for kitchen appliances used in food preparation.