Stroller RecallsUnfortunately, although manufacturers do their best to put out safe products, stroller recalls do occur from time to time. Major recalls by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission are usually announced in the newspapers, but if you want to make sure you hear about them, you can sign up for the recall email list at www.recalls.gov or www.cpsc.gov It's also a very good idea to fill out and mail the registration card that comes with any stroller you buy so that the manufacturer can contact you with recall information and any repair kits that you may need in case of problems with your stroller. March 1, 2011 - Baby Jogger Recalls Baby Jogger Jump Seats
This is a voluntary recall of about 1,545 (U.S.) and about 450 (Canada) Baby Jogger Jump Seats. The Jump Seat is a fabric seat accessory with the name "Baby Jogger" on the front that is attached to the mounting bracket on the frame of a Baby Jogger City Elite, Baby Jogger City Classic or Baby Jogger Summit stroller and allows a toddler and baby to ride together in the same stroller at the same time. The item number is printed on the product packaging. The reported hazard is that if the Jump Seat does not properly lock into place, the Jump Seat could disengage from the stroller, allowing the child to fall out. These jump seats were sold at juvenile products stores, mass merchandisers, and department stores nationwide and on the Web from January 2008 through July 2010 for about $100. Baby Jogger has received four reports of children falling from the seat, including reports of scrapes, bruises, cuts and one broken nose. For more information about this recall, go to www.recalls.gov and click on the link to this stroller jump seat recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jump seats and contact Baby Jogger to receive Jump Seat safety straps and assembly instructions. For additional information, contact Baby Jogger toll-free at (877) 506-2213 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, e-mail the firm at recall@babyjogger.com, or visit the firm's website at www.babyjogger.com February 23, 2011 - B.O.B. Recalls Single and Double Jogging Strollers
This is a voluntary recall of approximately 337,000 (United States) and 20,000(Canada) B.O.B.® single and double strollers. A drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a child's neck, posing a strangulation hazard. This recall involves 11 models of B.O.B.® single and double strollers. The name "B.O.B" appears on the cargo basket under the stroller and on the front of the stroller. All of the recalled strollers have a yellow/orange drawstring at the rear of the canopy which is used to gather loose fabric when the canopy is pulled back. Strollers have the serial number either stamped in the frame or on a white label located on the stroller's rear right leg. These strollers were sold at REI, buy buy Baby and other stores nationwide and on the Web at Babiesrus.com, Target.com and Amazon.com between April 2002 and February 2011 for between $300 and $600. For a list of the model numbers included in the recall, go to www.recalls.gov and click on the link to this stroller recall. The firm has received one report of an 11-month-old girl who got entangled at the neck by the stroller's drawstring. The child was freed by her mother. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and remove the drawstring. If using a separately purchased Weather Shield or Sun Shield accessory with the recalled stroller, contact B.O.B. Trailers for a free canopy retrofit kit. For additional information, or to order a canopy retrofit kit, contact B.O.B. Trailers at (855) 242-2245 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.bobcanopy.com
January 21, 2011 - phil&teds Recalls Strollers
This is a voluntary recall of approximately 22,000 (United States) and 7,200 (Canada) phil&teds Sport v2 and Classic v1 model single-seat jogging strollers. The reported hazard involves the hinge mechanism. When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards. These strollers were sold in specialty juvenile stores nationwide from May 2008 through July 2010 for between $350 and $450. For a list of the model numbers included in the recall, go to www.recalls.gov and click on the link to this stroller recall. phil&teds has received three reports of incidents resulting in injuries to the adult users including a finger tip amputation and two reports of lacerations. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&ted USA to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions. For additional information, contact phil&teds USA at (877) 432-1642 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support.
October 20, 2010 - Graco Recalls 2 Million Strollers
This is a voluntary recall of approximately 2 million Graco Quattro and MetroLite Strollers. The reported hazard involves the opening between the stroller tray and seat bottom. An infant can pass through the opening, but his/her head and neck can become entrapped by the tray, placing the infant at risk of strangulation. This recall involves older versions of the Graco Quattro Tour strollers and travel systems manufactured prior to November 2006 and MetroLite strollers and travel systems manufactured prior to July 2007. The model numbers are printed on a label at the lower portion of the rear frame, just above the rear wheels or underneath the stroller. The name "Graco" appears on a label on the stroller tray and the headrest. For a list of the model numbers included in the recall, go to www.recalls.gov and click on the link to this stroller recall. Sold at: AAFES, Babies R Us, Burlington Coat Factory, Fred Meyer, Kmart, Meijers, Navy Exchange, Sears, Target, Walmart and other stores in the United States between November 2000 and December 2007 for between $90 and $190 for the strollers, and between $190 and $250 for the travel systems. Graco strollers sold in Canada are not affected by this recall. Four infant strangulation deaths have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Graco for a free repair kit. To order a repair kit, contact Graco toll-free at (877) 828-4046 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.gracobaby.com. Consumers can continue use of the stroller as a "travel system". When the stroller is used with the infant car seat, the entrapment and strangulation hazards posed by the space gap are not present. For additional information, contact Graco at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
October 6, 2010 - Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers
This is a voluntary recall of approximately 12,000 Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers The reported hazard involves the grab bar. The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. “Valco Baby” is printed on the head rest and the padding on the footboard. The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller. The stroller’s model numbers are located on a white sticker on the left hand side of brake bar. To verify the specific model numbers involved, go to www.recalls.gov and click on the link to this stroller recall. Sold at: Juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 to $700. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar. For additional information, contact Valco Baby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, visit the firm’s website at www.valcobaby.com or email at recall@valcobaby.com
October 6, 2010 - Tike Tech Recalls Jogging Strollers
The reported hazard involves the grab bar. The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended. “Tike Tech” is printed on the footrest and on the back of the stroller on the left and right sides. The ID codes are located on the interior left side frame. The following ID codes are included in this recall: The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller. Sold at: Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $300. No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Tike Tech to receive a free replacement grab bar. For more information, go to www.recalls.gov and click on the link to this stroller recall. Consumers can also contact Tike Tech at (800) 296-4602 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at recall@tiketech.com or visit firm’s website at www.tiketech.com August 19, 2010 - Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Tango Double Strollers
Two incidents of injuries have been reported, and the company has received 185 reports of frame latch failures. Consumers should immediately stop using the above recalled strollers and contact Zooper USA to receive a free repair kit. For more information, go to
www.recalls.gov
and click on the link to this stroller recall. Consumers can also contact Zooper USA toll-free at (888) 966-7379 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.zooper.com.
February 10, 2010 - Britax Recalls 15,000 Strollers
To verify the specific model numbers involved, go to www.recalls.gov and click on the link to this stroller recall. No incidents or injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately stop using the above recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers. For more information, consumers can contact Britax toll-free at (888) 427-4829 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.BlinkRecall.com.
January 20, 2010 - Graco Recalls 1.5 Million Strollers
To verify the specific model numbers and hinge mechanisms involved, go to www.recalls.gov and click on the link to this stroller recall. Graco has received 5 reports of fingertip amputations and 2 fingertip lacerations after children have placed their fingers in the stroller's canopy hinge mechanism. Consumers should immediately stop using the above recalled strollers and contact Graco to receive a free protective cover repair kit. For more information, consumers can contact Graco toll-free at (800) 345-4109 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s website at www.gracobaby.com. Watch the
safety announcement
prepared by Graco regarding this stroller recall.
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