IKEA Recalls SLADDA bicycle over safety issues with belt drive

The TheSLADDA bicycle was launched in August 2016 as a move from IKEA to promote a sustainable transportation option in its many locations. Ikea has issued a precautionary recall of its SLADDA bicycle, due to safety issues with the drive belt. “The drive belt can suddenly snap, which in turn can lead to falls”, looks like there have been 11 reports of this happening.

For more info go to the IKEA website recall page here.

“Customers that have a SLADDA bicycle are urged to stop using it and to return it to any IKEA store for a full refund. Accessories specifically designed to fit with SLADDA will also be refunded. ”