IKEA has recalled a popular kitchen item after small metal pieces could potentially fall off, posing an ingestion and laceration risk.
Over 43,000 items are affected by the recall.
The IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic press has been recalled across the U.S. and Canada.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced that there is a risk of small metal fragments coming off the garlic press, which could potentially lead to cuts or be ingested by users.
The kitchen tool was sold between March 2024 and May 2025.
The price was about $8, according to the agency.
Models feature a black rubber handle and zinc-coated garlic chamber.
The CPSC clarified that only presses with the IKEA logo on the upper part of the handle are under recall.
“Following a production mishap revealed through an internal review, which highlighted the danger of tiny metal bits breaking off during usage and possibly being consumed with food, IKEA has issued a recall for the IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic press,” stated the company in an announcement.
“IKEA apologises for any inconvenience this recall may cause.”
The press, meant to crush garlic cloves, should be immediately returned to an IKEA store for a refund.
If a customer cannot return it in person, they can reach out to IKEA for further steps.
About 43,830 items are affected by the recall in the U.S., with an additional 10,700 presses that were sold in Canada.
Globally, 10 reports were made on the product, with three of those claiming lacerations and finger splinters.
No incidents have been filed so far in the U.S.
Kitchen recalls
In late July, over 300,000 kitchen steppers were recalled in the U.S. over serious fall risks.
How to handle product recall
FOOD Safety experts insist that shoppers shouldn’t panic if they’re affected by a recall, as many are harmless.
However, consumers should take each warning seriously and follow the necessary steps to protect themselves.
Oftentimes, food manufacturers issue recalls as a precautionary measure, so there likely isn’t a foodborne illness hiding in your pantry.
However, even if the recall is merely a precaution, shoppers should always stay safe and not consume the affected items.
Experts advise people to keep a product closed if it hasn’t been opened, and never feed it to a pet or donate it to food banks.
Anyone who has handled or opened an affected item should wash their hands thoroughly with warm water and soap for 20 seconds.
Read the recall closely for specific instructions on how to get rid of the food item.
Typically, the brand will ask consumers to return the recalled product to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.
Sometimes shoppers will also be asked to throw it away so that no one else can eat it.
Source: FoodSafety.gov
When the ladder is in use, the safety bar can snap or detach, leading to an injury hazard.
The ladder was sold at most large retailers, including: Target, Home Depot, Lowe’s, Walmart, and BJ’s Wholesale Club.
It was also sold online at Amazon, Wayfair, and Overstock.
The affected models were sold from February 2021 to July 2025.
The ladders were priced from $56 to $70.
Cosco, the brand of the item, received 34 reports of the bar falling off.
Two of those incidents led to head injuries, according to the federal agency.
About 302,000 items were recalled in the U.S., with an additional 11,000 sold in Canada.
