Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 11225 · May 27, 2011 · Lan Enterprises
2,300
units affected
2,300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11225
- Date
- May 27, 2011
- Company
- Lan Enterprises
- Units affected
- 2,300
- Product
- Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Repair, Replacement
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves Zooper strollers sold with an optional use snack tray and armrest bar. The four models of strollers included in this recall were manufactured between February 2009 and June 2010. A warning label attached to the seat has the stroller's production date code. The following models are included in the recall: Brand Model Name Model Number Date Code Model Year(s) Zooper Everyday Tango SL808G 022009-060510 2010, 2011 Zooper Everyday Twist BU822B 060510 2011 Zooper Everyday Waltz SL800J 022009-060510 2010, 2011 Zooper Elite Flamenco SL350B 071509 2010
What can happen
The opening between the armrest bar/snack tray and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness, and never leave the child unattended.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the armrest bar and snack tray from the strollers and contact Zooper USA to receive a free replacement armrest bar and repair kit for the snack tray. Replacement parts will be available beginning July 1, 2011.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide and online retailers, including at Amazon.com, Costco.com and Dmartstores.com from May 2009 to May 2011 for between $200 and $800.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled strollers?
Consumers should immediately remove the armrest bar and snack tray from the strollers and contact Zooper USA to receive a free replacement armrest bar and repair kit for the snack tray. Replacement parts will be available beginning July 1, 2011.
What is the hazard?
The opening between the armrest bar/snack tray and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents are encouraged to always secure children by using the.
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.