IKEA Issues Recall for HJÄLTE Stirring Spoon Due to Safety Concerns
Customers are advised to refrain from using the affected product following test results indicating unsafe material migration.
IKEA has announced a recall of its IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE stirring spoon, urging customers who have purchased this product to discontinue its use and to contact the company for further instructions.
The affected item bears the article number 401-494-62 and production date code 2445 (YYWW), specifically pertaining to products sold after November 2024.
The recall stems from findings that the stirring spoons do not meet migration testing standards, which assess the transfer of substances from materials intended for food contact.
The term 'migration' in this context refers to the potential leaching of components from the spoon into food, contrary to safety regulations.
A local test conducted in Belgium revealed that the migration levels of primary aromatic amines (PAAs) from the spoons exceeded permissible limits.
As a result, consumers are advised to avoid using the product to prevent unintended exposure to PAAs.
IKEA is encouraging customers to spread the word about the recall, particularly to those who may have gifted, loaned, or sold the affected product.
Consumers can return the recalled items to any IKEA store, where they will receive a full refund without the need to provide a receipt or proof of purchase.
The affected item bears the article number 401-494-62 and production date code 2445 (YYWW), specifically pertaining to products sold after November 2024.
The recall stems from findings that the stirring spoons do not meet migration testing standards, which assess the transfer of substances from materials intended for food contact.
The term 'migration' in this context refers to the potential leaching of components from the spoon into food, contrary to safety regulations.
A local test conducted in Belgium revealed that the migration levels of primary aromatic amines (PAAs) from the spoons exceeded permissible limits.
As a result, consumers are advised to avoid using the product to prevent unintended exposure to PAAs.
IKEA is encouraging customers to spread the word about the recall, particularly to those who may have gifted, loaned, or sold the affected product.
Consumers can return the recalled items to any IKEA store, where they will receive a full refund without the need to provide a receipt or proof of purchase.
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