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IKEAIf you've picked up anything from IKEA lately — or even years ago — it might be time to check your drawers, chargers, and ceiling lamps. IKEA Canada currently has 13 active recalls, including one issued just this week.

The good news? You don't need a receipt or proof of purchase to get a full refund or replacement, and there's no deadline for returns.

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If you live in the Greater Montreal Area and dread battling traffic just to hit up IKEA, there's good news on the horizon. IKEA Canada has confirmed that it's opening a new planning and ordering studio just minutes from Montreal — and it's set to welcome customers as early as next week.

Located in Montérégie, this new space will offer a smaller-scale IKEA experience compared to the massive stores in Montreal, Boucherville, and Quebec City. According to the company, the Vaudreuil-Dorion studio will be a "unique concept," letting customers plan renovations with a specialist, shop a curated selection of around 100 products on site, and pick up online orders directly in-store.

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Get ready to deck out your home without breaking the bank because IKEA Canada's Hej Days sale just started, and it's their biggest event of the year!

From now until Sunday, IKEA Family members can score 15% off almost everything, both in store and online. The best part? Joining IKEA Family is free, so if you're not a member yet, you can sign up instantly and start saving.

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Looking to give your home a facelift without getting sucked into an overdraft abyss? IKEA Canada has you covered!

Whether you’re a first-time apartment dweller or just tired of staring at the same old furniture, finding affordable and stylish IKEA products can feel like hunting for treasure. But don’t worry, we’ve done the digging for you.

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It's safe to say that no trip to IKEA is complete without a trip to its iconic food court. Whether you fuel up with Swedish meatballs before the maze of sofas, kitchen displays and carpets galore or grab yourself a much-needed soft-serve ice cream treat post-checkout, there's no denying IKEA knows what's up when it comes to good (and cheap) food.

Now, for those who frequent IKEA often enough, you can save 50% on its main dishes. And for those who don't, mark your calendars because you're likely going to want to get in on this IKEA discount.

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Health Canada has published consumer product recall regarding a USB charger sold at IKEA stores across Canada due to burn and electric shock hazards.

The recall involves the following IKEA products:

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'Tis the season at IKEA.

The home furnishings store is celebrating the holiday season with its very own winter festival. IKEA will be hosting tons of holiday-themed activities as part of its Vinter Fest throughout Canada next month, including a traditional Swedish buffet and breakfast with Santa.

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IKEA is known for its affordable and stylish decor and home furnishings, all of which are accompanied by some of the most fun-to-pronounce Swedish names. Well, KNORVA is the most recent name to be added to IKEA's repertoire of random, yet impressive repertoire of items sold across Canada.

What is it? A bucket hat. But not just any bucket hat.

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Montrealers hoping to build a relationship — and maybe some living room furniture — this Valentine's Day need look no further than their nearest IKEA.

The purveyor of DIY home decor and addictive Swedish meatballs is hosting a reservation-only multi-course meal for two that's somewhere between lowkey and Allen key.

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IKEA is recalling wall mirrors from the LETTAN series, due to malfunctioning wall fittings. Customers with an affected mirror — date stamped between 1901 and 2105 — are being asked to stop using the product.

Anyone who bought the mirror can order complimentary replacement fittings or return the item for a full refund. The recall encompasses LETTAN mirrors sized 60 by 96 cm, 80 by 96 cm and 100 by 96 cm.

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Swedish home furnisher meets Swedish House Mafia in the new furniture collection from IKEA Canada. The limited edition line designed with the electronic music group features affordable pieces to spiff up a home studio that are versatile enough to also decorate a bedroom or living room.

The OBEGRÄNSAD line is mostly geared toward DJs and music producers looking for a desk or shelving unit that maximizes space for speakers or a collection of vinyl records. People looking for DJ booths on a budget no longer have to Frankenstein that kind of custom furniture together out of multiple IKEA units.

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A two-day strike by Montreal IKEA workers in May has resulted in a wage increase for starting salaries. The Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux (CSN) union representing IKEA workers announced on Tuesday that entry-level jobs will pay $18.50 per hour. The previous hourly rate was $15.60.

A whopping 80% of union members voted in favour of the wage increase at a general meeting on June 19. A new collective agreement with the company resulting in more generous pay is expected to bring in new workers and overhaul the old salary structure.

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