Ikea starts recall: Danger from carcinogenic stirring spatula!

Ikea starts recall: Danger from carcinogenic stirring spatula!

Ikea-Möbelhaus, Deutschland - The furniture giant Ikea has launched a call back for one of its kitchen utensils because it contains dangerous pollutants. The "IKEA 365+ Hjälte stirring spatula" is affected with the article number 401,494.62. All copies that were sold after November 2024 and are provided with the date stamp 2445 (JJWW) must be pulled out of circulation. The reason for this recall are Belgian laboratory tests that have found a non -compliant migration of primary aromatic amine (PAA). These chemical compounds are known as potentially cancer -generating and generously change in genetic makeup when they come into contact with food, reports ruHR24.de .

IKEA calls consumers to no longer use the product immediately and bring it back to an Ikea furniture store. The return is possible in every branch without a receipt, and the purchase price is fully reimbursed. In addition, customers are encouraged to inform friends and acquaintances about this recall, especially if the product has been given away or resold. An apology for the inconvenience is also pronounced to emphasize the protection of customers, such as Merkure.de

Health risks through chemical compounds

The problem with the primary aromatic amines is serious, since they can be harmful to health and are subject to strict EU limit values. The non-compliant migration of these substances represents a significant health risk, which is why the European Fast Warning System Rasff and the Portal Fachwarung.de inform about the recall. Another aspect is the possibility of demanding compensation if health impairments should occur.

The current case at Ikea is accompanied by an increasing trend towards daily recalls due to security problems. This affects not only Ikea, but also other brands such as Alpina, which have been confronted with similar recalls in recent years. Primary aromatic amines were also discovered in kitchen appliances, which gives rise to concern, as in the report of led.