IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE stirring spatula

IKEA asks all customers who own an IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE stirring spatula, with article number 401.494.62 and the date stamp 2445 (YYWW) (corresponding to products purchased after November 2024), to immediately stop using it and contact IKEA for a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required.

At IKEA, the health and safety of our customers is our top priority. Due to a local test in Belgium showing the non-compliant migration of primary aromatic amines (PAA) above the permissible limit, IKEA is recalling IKEA 365+ HJÄLTE stirring spatulas with the relevant date stamp in all markets where sold, including the UK.

What should customers do and what remedy can they expect?

Customers who own one of the affected stirring spatulas should immediately stop using it and return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. Customers can also contact IKEA on 01733 520 006 or visit IKEA.co.uk for further information. IKEA apologises for any inconvenience this recall may cause.

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Can I get a refund?

In most cases, yes – recalled items can usually be returned for a full refund, repair or replacement, often without a receipt. Follow the instructions in the notice above, or contact the shop you bought it from. More on your rights after a recall.

Updated 10 October 2026. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.