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Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure

Name: Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
Brand: Strollers
SKU: CPSC-11288
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: July 28, 2011Recall ID: 11288Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard.

Product Description & Identification

The recalled strollers have metal frames and were sold as single strollers or with a doubles kit to make them double strollers. The Explorer has three wheels and the Hammerhead has four. Both have a cloth seat and canopy. Explorer strollers were sold in the following colors: black, apple green, navy, red/black and apple green/black. Hammerhead strollers were sold in black only. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models. The strollers have the text "phil&teds model EX explorer" or "phil&teds model HH hammerhead" printed on a sticker on the rear axle bar. The serial numbers run consecutively with the month and year followed by the unit number. Affected serial numbers: 0610/0001 to 0111/4788 (June 2010, unit #1, to January 2011, unit #4788). This information can be found on a sticker attached to the inside of the left hand hinge when viewing the stroller from behind.

Affected Products

Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Strollers-Recalled-by-philteds-USA-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Brake-Failure
Title	Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11288.11288a.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Explorer
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11288.11288b.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Explorer
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11288.11288c.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Hammerhead
Images › 4 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11288.11288d.jpg
Images › 4 › Caption	Hammerhead
Hazards › Name	The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard.
Injuries › Name	Eight incidents have been reported globally; none in North America. No injuries were reported.
Products › Name	Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers
Products › Type	Strollers
Products › Category I D	67584
Products › Number Of Units	Explorer: 7,400 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada; Hammerhead: 160 in the U.S. and 65 in Canada
Recall I D	731
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact phil&teds to arrange to receive a upgraded brake assembly. Explorer owners will receive a new frame fitted with an upgraded brake assembly. Consumers can perform an in-home swap out of the affected frame. Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return shipping container in order to return the stroller to phil&teds where the brake assembly will be replaced and the stroller returned.
Importers › Name	phil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Colo.
Retailers › Name	Sold online at philandteds.com, pishposhbaby.com, and albeebaby.com; and at Babies R Us and specialty juvenile retailers in the United States and Canada from August 2010 through June 2011 for between $475 and $500.
Recall Date	2011-07-28T00:00:00
Description	The recalled strollers have metal frames and were sold as single strollers or with a doubles kit to make them double strollers. The Explorer has three wheels and the Hammerhead has four. Both have a cloth seat and canopy. Explorer strollers were sold in the following colors: black, apple green, navy, red/black and apple green/black. Hammerhead strollers were sold in black only. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models. The strollers have the text "phil&teds model EX explorer" or "phil&teds model HH hammerhead" printed on a sticker on the rear axle bar. The serial numbers run consecutively with the month and year followed by the unit number. Affected serial numbers: 0610/0001 to 0111/4788 (June 2010, unit #1, to January 2011, unit #4788). This information can be found on a sticker attached to the inside of the left hand hinge when viewing the stroller from behind.
Recall Number	11288
Remedy Options › 1 › Option	Replace
Remedy Options › 2 › Option	Repair
Inconjunctions › U R L	http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11863r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	For additional information in the U.S. and Canada, contact phil&teds USA toll free at (855) 652-9019 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support
Last Publish Date	2016-07-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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