Product Safety Recall

IKEA recalls certain date stamp of IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE stirring spatula due to non-compliant migration test.

IKEA urges all customers who own an IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE stirring spatula to stop using it and contact IKEA. The affected product has the article number 401.494.62 and the date stamp 2445 (YYWW). The article number and date stamp are not visible on the product once the original label has been removed. Therefore, IKEA is recalling all IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE stirring spatulas that were purchased after November 2024 up until May 13, 2025.

Why is this product dangerous?

A local test in Belgium showed non-compliant migration of primary aromatic amines (PAA) above the permissible limit. These substances can be carcinogenic with prolonged use and therefore may be harmful to health.

What to do?

Customers who own one of the affected stirring spatulas, with date stamp 2445 (YYWW), corresponding to products purchased after November 2024, should immediately stop using it and contact IKEA for a full refund.

Remedies for customers

Customers who own one of the affected stirring spatulas, with date stamp 2445 (YYWW), corresponding to products purchased after November 2024 up until May 13th 2025, should immediately stop using it and contact IKEA for a full refund.

Contact us

For more information, customers can visit IKEA.nl or contact us on 050 711 1267. IKEA apologizes for any inconvenience and thanks all customers for their understanding.

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