IKEA recalls IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic press, black Français
Why is this product not safe to use?
Due to a production error, identified after an internal investigation, IKEA is recalling the IKEA 365+ VÄRDEFULL Garlic press, black, with date stamps from 2411 (YYWW) to 2522 (YYWW). There is a risk of small metal pieces detaching during use and subsequently being ingested with food. Affected products can be identified by a marking of the IKEA logo on the upper handle of the product.
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 in Canada for a full refund. Proof of purchase (i.e. a receipt) is not required.
For more information, please visit www.IKEA.ca/ProductRecalls or phone IKEA toll-free at 1-800-661-9807.
IKEA apologizes for any inconvenience this recall may cause.
ABOUT IKEA CANADA
Founded in 1943 in Sweden, IKEA is a leading home furnishing retailer, offering a wide range of well-designed, functional home furnishing products at prices so low that as many people as possible can afford them. IKEA Canada is part of Ingka Group which operates 574 IKEA stores, shops and planning studios in 31 countries, including 16 in Canada. Last year, IKEA Canada welcomed 32.6 million visitors to its stores and 162.6 million visitors to IKEA.ca. IKEA Canada operates business through the IKEA vision - to create a better everyday life for the many people and does so through its local community efforts and sustainability initiatives. For more information on IKEA Canada, please visit IKEA.ca.
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