Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 12104 · Feb 3, 2012 · Bumbleride
28,000
units affected
28,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12104
- Date
- Feb 3, 2012
- Company
- Bumbleride
- Units affected
- 28,000
- Product
- Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
The recalled Bumbleride Indie strollers are model numbers I-107, I-110 and I-205 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the side of the seat frame. The recalled Bumbleride Indie Twin strollers are model numbers IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the underside of the handle.
What can happen
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bumbleride to receive a free front wheel retrofit kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- There have been 36 incidents of the front wheel cracking, including two reports of the stroller tipping over resulting in minor injuries.
- Sold at
- Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bumbleride.com, and other online retailers between January 2009 and January 2012 for between $500 and $700.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled bumbleride indie & indie twin strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bumbleride to receive a free front wheel retrofit kit.
What is the hazard?
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.