The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18166·Announced 2018-05-24

IKEA Recalls SLADDA Bicycles Due to Belt Breakage and Fall Hazard

IKEA is recalling approximately 4,900 SLADDA bicycles sold in the U.S. because the belt can break, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported in the U.S.

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: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

IKEA is recalling approximately 4,900 SLADDA bicycles sold in the United States. The recall involves 26-inch and 28-inch models with light grey aluminum frames. The bicycles were sold exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2016 through January 2018 for between $400 and $500. An additional 200 units were sold in Canada.

The recalled bicycles pose a fall hazard because the bicycle belt can break. No injuries have been reported in the United States.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund. For more information, consumers can contact IKEA toll-free at 888-966-4532 or visit the Product Recalls section of the IKEA USA website.

The recalled product

Product
SLADDA bicycles
Manufacturer
IKEA Supply AG, of Switzerland
Category
Consumer Product — Bicycles
Hazard
Affected units
4,900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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