PRODUCT RECALL

IKEA recalls IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic press, black

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 number 601.636.02.

Why is this product not safe to use?

Due to a production error, identified after an internal investigation, indicating a risk of small metal pieces detaching during use and subsequently being ingested with the food, IKEA is recalling the IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic press, black, from date stamp 2411(YYWW) until 2522 (YYWW). No incidents have been reported in Singapore. Affected products can be identified by a marking of the IKEA logo on the upper handle of the product that looks like shown:

[Image of IKEA logo on garlic press handle]

If customers still cannot identify it, they can return any IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press, black, and get a refund.

What should customers do?

Customers who own an affected garlic press should immediately stop using it and contact IKEA for a full refund. Additionally, IKEA encourages customers to spread the word about this recall, especially if they know that the recalled product was offered, lent or sold to someone else.

What remedy can customers expect?

Affected products can be returned to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase (i.e. a receipt) is not required.

For more information, please visit IKEA.sg or contact IKEA Customer Contact Centre at +65 6786 6868.

IKEA apologises for any inconvenience this recall may cause.

Members of the media with further enquiries may contact:

Zeno Group
Deborah Tay
Email: IKEASG@zenogroup.com

IKEA Singapore
Serene Tan / Athirah Syazana
External Communications Manager/ External Communications Specialist
Email: serene.tan@ikano.asia / athirah.syazana@ikano.asia