Recall Check: Ikea Recalls More than 159,000 Plates, Bowls, and Mugs for Burn Risks

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IKEA has issued a voluntary recall of more than 159,000 colorful plates, bowls and mugs that can become brittle and break, causing hot food or liquid to leak out.

The leaks pose a burn hazard, and so far there are four reports of injuries worldwide – two of which required medical attention, the company said in a May 19 recall notice. None of the injuries occurred in the United States, according to IKEA.

So far, there have been 123 reports of breakage worldwide.

About 148,000 “Heroisk” and “Talrika” yellow, pink, and blue bowls, plates, and mugs were sold in the United States. An additional 11,400 of the recalled items were sold in Canada. All are subject to the recall.

Consumers should check for the article names, supplier number “23348,” “Made in Taiwan” and “PLA” molded into the bottom of each item.

In an email to TODAY, an IKEA U.S. spokesperson said that IKEA of Sweden had received reports of the products breaking after several months of use by customers.

“Safety is a top priority for IKEA and therefore we are taking precautionary measures and recalling HEROISK and TALRIKA bowls, plates, and mugs.”

The spokesperson said that the fault may lie in the sustainable materials used to create the ranges — PLA (Polylactic acid or polylactide).

“This is a more sustainable material since it is made from renewable sources,” the spokesperson said. “After reports of breakage, we can see that the material is not suitable for everyday meals with hot food. The products can break after some time of use and potentially cause minor burns, which is why we have taken this precautionary measure and recalled the products.”

Consumers who have the recalled items, which were sold in stores and online August 2019 through May 2021 for between $4 and $12, are urged to discontinue using them and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.

A receipt is not required for a refund and those with more questions can call 888-966-4532.

The U.S. recall came just a day after IKEA Canada posted a voluntary recall of the same products.

Do you own any of the items covered in this recall? Let us know in the comments section!

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