The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·22208·Announced 2022-08-25

IKEA Recalls METALLISK Espresso Makers Due to Burst and Burn Hazard

IKEA is recalling METALLISK Espresso Makers with stainless-steel safety valves because the units can burst and expel hot contents, causing burn and scald injuries. About 2,100 units sold in the U.S. are affected.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: Although the source explicitly states no injuries have been reported in the U.S., there is a documented hazard with actual reports of burns and scald injuries in other countries. This constitutes a high-risk product where injury has been reported outside the U.S., meeting the High category criteria.

Plain-English summary

IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland, is recalling METALLISK Espresso Makers with a stainless-steel safety valve. The recalled units can burst and expel hot contents, posing burn or other injury hazards to consumers.

The recalled espresso makers were sold at IKEA stores nationwide and online at IKEA.com from September 2020 through January 2022 for about $20. About 2,100 units were sold in the U.S., in addition to approximately 5,200 sold in Canada and 200 sold in Mexico. The affected units bear a date stamp between 2040 and 2204 on the label engraved on the product bottom.

The firm has received 16 reports worldwide of the espresso makers bursting, including four reports of burns, scald injuries, and hearing damage. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled espresso makers with the stainless-steel safety valve. Units bearing date stamps 2040 through 2204 can be returned for a full refund to any IKEA store location or by mail using a pre-paid label. Proof of purchase is not required. For more information, consumers can contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit IKEA.com.

The recalled product

Product
IKEA METALLISK Espresso Makers
Manufacturer
IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchenware / Espresso Maker
Hazard
  • burn-injury
  • scald-injury
  • burst-hazard
  • hearing-damage
Affected units
2,100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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