phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors.
Affected Products
phil&teds Travel System 26 infant car seat adaptors for strollers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/philandteds-Recalls-Infant-Car-Seat-Adaptors-for-Strollers |
| Title | phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14198.TS26AdaptorLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | phil&teds TS26 car seat adaptor for strollers |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14198.TS26onstrollerLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | TS26 adaptor on a stroller |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14198.TS26sidestickerLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Label on the TS26 adaptors |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14198.TS26packagingLARGE.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Packaging for the TS26 adaptors |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants. |
| Injuries › Name | phil&teds has received two reports of the adaptors cracking and breaking when stored in freezing weather conditions. |
| Products › Name | phil&teds Travel System 26 infant car seat adaptors for strollers |
| Products › Type | Strollers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2155 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 265 in the U.S. and 122 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1700 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors. |
| Retailers › Name | Baby product and specialty stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Diapers.com and phil&teds.com from April 2013 through March 2014 for about $40. |
| Recall Date | 2014-06-04T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors. |
| Recall Number | 14198 |
| Manufacturers › Name | phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo. |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/39577r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | phil&teds toll-free at (855) 652-9019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.phil&teds.com and click on "Support," then "Upgrades and Recalls" for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-01-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |