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