Mutsy USA Recalls EVO Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 13118 · Feb 7, 2013 · Mutsy USA
340
units affected
340
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13118
- Date
- Feb 7, 2013
- Company
- Mutsy USA
- Units affected
- 340
- Product
- EVO strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall includes EVO strollers manufactured between February 2012 (01.02.12) and November 2012 (30.11.12) with the following model numbers: MT12-03, MT12-11, MT12-14, MT12-31, MT12-34, MT12-37, MT12-39, MT12-42, MT12-43 and MT12-48. The model number and date code can be found underneath the stroller seat on a white sticker. The strollers have black or silver-colored metal frames with brown, navy blue, black, or white seats. "EVO" is printed on the lower back frame of the stroller.
What can happen
The opening between the grab bar 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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Mutsy USA to receive a free replacement seat unit and grab bar.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com between April 2012 and December 2012 for about $400.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled evo strollers?
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Mutsy USA to receive a free replacement seat unit and grab bar.
What is the hazard?
The opening between the grab bar 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.
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.