Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves sport v2 and classic v1 model single-seat jogging strollers. The three-wheel strollers have a metal frame, cloth seat and a canopy. The sport v2 model stroller was sold in red, orange, green, black, charcoal, navy and in graffiti print. Sport v2 serial numbers included in the recall are 0308/0001 to 0510/0840. The classic v1 model strollers were only sold in red. Serial numbers for the classic v1 are 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. The first four digits of the serial number is a month/year date code and the last four digits are for the individual stroller. Serial numbers are printed on the inside of the folding hinge. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models.
Affected Products
Jogging Strollers
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Strollers-Recalled-to-Repair-by-philteds-USA-Due-to-Amputation-and-Laceration-Hazards |
| Title | Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11106.11106a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2011.11106.11106b.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Jogging Strollers |
| Products › Type | Strollers |
| Products › Category I D | 67584 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 22,000 in the United States and 7,200 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 572 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&teds USA to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions. |
| Importers › Name | phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, CO |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty juvenile stores nationwide from May 2008 through July 2010 for between $350 and $450. |
| Recall Date | 2011-01-21T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves sport v2 and classic v1 model single-seat jogging strollers. The three-wheel strollers have a metal frame, cloth seat and a canopy. The sport v2 model stroller was sold in red, orange, green, black, charcoal, navy and in graffiti print. Sport v2 serial numbers included in the recall are 0308/0001 to 0510/0840. The classic v1 model strollers were only sold in red. Serial numbers for the classic v1 are 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. The first four digits of the serial number is a month/year date code and the last four digits are for the individual stroller. Serial numbers are printed on the inside of the folding hinge. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models. |
| Recall Number | 11106 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Repair |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11723r-eng.php |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-07-08T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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