IKEA issues urgent recall for garlic press over risk of ingesting metal shards
Customers have been warned to stop using the item immediately or risk ingesting metal shards.
Swedish retail giant IKEA has issued an urgent recall for one of its popular homewares items over fears people could ingest metal shards.
Its $4 aluminium chrome-plated 365+ Vardefull Garlic Press poses a potential risk of laceration because small metal pieces in the item can come apart during use.
The company’s Australian arm published the notice on its social media accounts on Friday.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.“We are issuing a recall reminder for the IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic ress, Black,” the statement reads.
“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 leading to customer injury.”
The item was subject to an alert in North America in July, 2025, with 54,000 garlic presses recalled in the US and Canada.
“There have been 10 incidents involving the garlic press reported globally, three of which were related to reports of lacerations and finger splints. No incidents have been reported in the US,” the US Consumer Product Safety Commission recall read.
The Australian recall only affects black versions of the garlic press that were available nationally and online with a date stamp from 24/11 until 25/22.
Affected products can be identified by the IKEA logo on the upper handle of the product.
Consumers have been urged to check the date stamp on their garlic press and stop using it immediately if it is affected by the recall.
A full refund can be obtained by contacting IKEA. No receipt or proof of purchase is required.
“IKEA also encourages consumers to spread the word about this recall, especially if they know that the recalled product was offered, lent or sold to someone else.”
One person wasn’t too concerned, though, commenting alongside IKEA’s post, “Joke’s on you ikea, i like ingesting small metal pieces alongside my microplastics.”
