IKEA announced a voluntary recall of its garlic presses because of potential laceration and ingestion risks. The recall – announced on July 31 – applies to more than 54,000 garlic presses sold between March 2024 and May 2025.
The products were sold for $8 each, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Small metal pieces can detach from the garlic press, posing a laceration or ingestion risk, the CPSC reported.
Here's what you need to know about IKEA's most recent recall:
IKEA garlic presses recalled
The garlic press has a black rubber handle and a zinc-coated garlic chamber. Only models with the IKEA logo are subject to the recall. The logo is located at the upper part of the handle, according to CPSC.
The recall affects approximately 43,830 IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL garlic presses in the U.S., along with 10,700 units in Canada. The products were sold in IKEA stores and on the IKEA website.
IKEA said they received 10 incident reports globally, including three reports of lacerations and finger splinters. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the U.S. so far.
What to do if you own the recalled product
The Consumer Product Safety Commission advised consumers to immediately stop using the garlic press and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Consumers can contact IKEA for instructions on how to dispose of the recalled product.
Recall number: 25-420
To learn more about recalled items, see USA TODAY's recall database
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: IKEA recalls 54,000 garlic presses due to ingestion, laceration risks
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