Joovy Recalls Zoom Car Seat Stroller Adapter due to Fall Hazard
Recall 14072 · Dec 30, 2013 · Joovy
1,500
units affected
1,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14072
- Date
- Dec 30, 2013
- Company
- Joovy
- Units affected
- 1,500
- Product
- Zoom Car Seat Adapter
- Product type
- Strollers and Car Seats
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves all Joovy's Zoom gray metal car seat stroller adapters. The adapters are gray with black plastic clips designed to attach infant car seats to stroller frames. The adapter frame's dimensions are approximately 17" x 13" x 10". Recalled car seat adapter models include 00945 for Graco, 00946 for Chicco and 00947 for Peg Perego frames. "Joovy" and the model numbers can be found on the label at the center of the end bar of the adapter.
What can happen
Adapter clips can loosen on the stroller frame, posing a fall hazard.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these adapters and contact Joovy for a free repair kit to help assure proper attachment to Zoom stroller frames.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received nine reports of incidents involving loose adapters on stroller frames. There are no injuries reported.
- Sold at
- Independent specialty juvenile retailers and online at Joovy.com between May 2012 and August 2013 for about $25.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled zoom car seat adapter?
Consumers should stop using these adapters and contact Joovy for a free repair kit to help assure proper attachment to Zoom stroller frames.
What is the hazard?
Adapter clips can loosen on the stroller frame, 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.