HEY THERE, FOLKS!
Garlic presses produced by Ikea are being withdrawn due to potential metal components dislodging during operation, posing a safety hazard.
SINGAPORE: Ikea's made an announcement yesterday (Jun 10) about recalling a bunch of garlic presses due to a potential safety risk. The Swedish furnishing giant spotted a manufacturing error that could cause small metal chunks to snap off during use.
The problematic item in question is the 365+ Vardefull garlic press in black with article number 601.636.02. Production errors were detected after a thorough internal investigation, Ikea revealed in a press release. The affected batch includes date stamps from 2411 (YYWW) to 2522 (YYWW).
If you've got one of these black garlic presses at home, take a peek at the upper handle. You should spot the Ikea logo there, which means it's part of the recall. Though no incidents have been reported in Singapore yet, they're urging customers to immediately stop using it for everyone's safety.
Now, here's the good news – if you've got an affected garlic press at home, you can return it to any Ikea store and get a full refund, no receipt needed! If you're unsure about the date stamp, just bring in any black 365+ Vardefull garlic press for a refund.
For more info about the recall, do visit ikea.sg or call their customer contact centre at +65 6786 6868. Stay safe, and enjoy your cooking without any worries!
#Enrichment Data:
- Reason for Recall: The recall is due to a potential risk of small metal pieces detaching during use and suspicion that the metal pieces may be ingested with food1.
- Affected Products: The recall covers black IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic Presses with date stamps from 2411 (YYWW) to 2522 (YYWW). Customers can return any black VÄRDEFULL garlic press for a refund, even if the date range is unclear1.
- Safety Precautions: Customers are advised to stop using the affected garlic presses immediately to prevent any potential harm1.
- Remedy: IKEA is offering a full refund for all affected products. Customers can return the product to any IKEA store without needing a receipt as proof of purchase1.
- Contact Information: For further information or to inquire about the recall, customers can contact IKEA's Customer Contact Centre at +65 6786 68681.
- Unreported Incidents: No incidents related to metal piece detachment have been reported in Singapore1.
In light of the current recall, it's important to check your home-and-garden products, particularly the IKEA 365+ Värdefull garlic press. If you have one of these items at home, consider altering your lifestyle by taking it to any IKEA store for a full refund, regardless of the date stamp.
