Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Tango Double Strollers Due to Collapse Hazard
Recall 10321 · Aug 19, 2010 · Lan Enterprises
3,700
units affected
3,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10321
- Date
- Aug 19, 2010
- Company
- Lan Enterprises
- Units affected
- 3,700
- Product
- Double stroller
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves 2007 and 2008 Zooper Tango double strollers with a model number of SL808B and SL808F. The model numbers were printed on the original packaging. The strollers have production dates ranging from January 1, 2007, through April 30, 2008. The production dates are printed on the warning labels attached to the seats. The word "Zooper" is printed on the stroller canopies and grab bars. The Web address www.zooper.com is printed on the basket under the stroller seats.
What can happen
The stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled strollers and contact Zooper USA to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The company has received 185 reports of frame latch failures. In one incident a 13-month-old boy and a 3-year-old boy received scrapes and bruises when their stroller hit a sidewalk and the stroller collapsed.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide and online retailers, including www.albeebaby.com and www.babiesrus.com, from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $400 and $430.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled double stroller?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled strollers and contact Zooper USA to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises.
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.