CPSCGeneral Alert
Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: August 28, 2008Recall ID: 08377Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.
Affected Products
Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Regal-Lager-Recalls-to-Repair-Phil--Teds-Strollers-Due-to-Laceration-Hazard |
| Title | Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/8c77a1ebdb234a419534bfb1b630f4d3.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/f09b30d3ed374658a878169a7896e5bc.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled Twin Buggy |
| Hazards › Name | The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers. |
| Injuries › Name | Regal Lager has received nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller's hinge locking mechanism. |
| Products › Name | Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers |
| Products › Type | Strollers & Accessories |
| Products › Category I D | 2155 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 44,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2006) |
| Recall I D | 4413 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions. |
| Importers › Name | Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650. |
| Recall Date | 2008-08-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness. |
| Recall Number | 08377 |
| Consumer Contact | For more information, consumers can Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |