Island Wear Recalls Strollers Due to Violation of Federal Stroller and Carriage Safety Standard; Fall and Choking Hazards
Recall 20132 · Jun 10, 2020 · Island Wear
940
units affected
940
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20132
- Date
- Jun 10, 2020
- Company
- Island Wear
- Units affected
- 940
- Product
- Umbrella strollers
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves Island Wear umbrella strollers with a grab bar and footrest. The strollers were sold in blue and multi rainbow colors.
What can happen
The recalled strollers violate the federal Carriages and Strollers Safety standard. The location of the restraint system creates a large gap between the restraint and the seat. The child can slip through the gap, posing a fall hazard. In addition, the covering on the grab bar can detach and expose foam, posing a choking hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Island Wear for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- Paradise Island, Outrageous Outlet, and Grand Resort Wear in Ocean City, Md. from April 2019 through October 2019 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled umbrella strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Island Wear for instructions on how to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The recalled strollers violate the federal Carriages and Strollers Safety standard. The location of the restraint system creates a large gap between the restraint and the seat. The child can slip through the gap, posing a fall hazard. In addition, the covering on the grab bar can detach and expose foam, posing a.
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.