Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 12006 · Oct 11, 2011 · B.O.B. Trailers Inc.
411,700
units affected
411,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12006
- Date
- Oct 11, 2011
- Company
- B.O.B. Trailers Inc.
- Units affected
- 411,700
- Product
- B.O.B.® single and double strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- new instructions
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves all B.O.B. strollers manufactured between November 1998 and November 2010. Strollers manufactured after October 2006 have a white label affixed to the back of the stroller's leg with the manufacturing date. Strollers with no manufacturing date listed were produced prior to October 2006 and are included in this recall. The strollers were sold in single seat and double-seat models. The BOB®, Ironman® or Stroller Strides® brand name is embroidered on the canopy of the strollers.
What can happen
The stroller canopy's embroidered logo's backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies and young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers until they remove the embroidery backing patch from the interior of the canopy's logo. Consumers should contact B.O.B. Trailers for instructions on removing the backing.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received six reports of children mouthing the detached patch. Gagging and choking were reported in two incidents. The backing was removed from the children's mouth without injury. In each of the reported incidents, the children were seated in an infant car seat attached to the stroller.
- Sold at
- REI, Babies R' Us and other children's product and sporting goods stores nationwide and Amazon.com between November 1998 and October 2011 for between $280 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled b.o.b.® single and double strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers until they remove the embroidery backing patch from the interior of the canopy's logo. Consumers should contact B.O.B. Trailers for instructions on removing the backing.
What is the hazard?
The stroller canopy's embroidered logo's backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies and young children.
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.