IKEA Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 18166 · May 24, 2018 · Ikea
4,900
units affected
4,900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18166
- Date
- May 24, 2018
- Company
- Ikea
- Units affected
- 4,900
- Product
- SLADDA bicycles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves IKEA 26 inch and 28 inch SLADDA bicycles. The recalled bicycles are a light grey and have an aluminum frame. IKEA is printed at the bottom of the seat tube near the crank. The article aumber is printed on a sticker at the bottom of the down tube. Model Article Number SLADDA 26" 303.267.28 SLADDA 28" 603.267.36
What can happen
The bicycle belt can break, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported in the U.S.
- Sold at
- Exclusively at IKEA stores nationwide and online at www.ikea-usa.com from August 2016 through January 2018 for between $400 and $500.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled sladda bicycles?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled bicycles and return them to any IKEA store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The bicycle belt can break, posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.