phil&teds Recalls Dash Strollers Due to Risk of Injury
Recall 16163 · May 18, 2016 · phil&teds
630
units affected
630
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16163
- Date
- May 18, 2016
- Company
- phil&teds
- Units affected
- 630
- Product
- phil&teds dash strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves phil&teds dash v5 buggy-style strollers with serial numbers ranging between PTRV 0715/0746 and PTRV 0815/2525. The serial number is printed on the lower left rear cradle, next to the identification label. Colors and models included in the recall are: Color EAN/UPC Code Model Black 9 420015754 155 DASH_V5_5 Grey Marl 9 420015754 179 DASH_V5_7 Blue Marl 9 420015754 186 DASH_V5_3 Red 9 420015754 162 DASH_V5_11
What can happen
The hinge used to fold the dash v5 stroller can become damaged while opening and closing the stroller, posing a pinch hazard to the consumer.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the dash v5 stroller and contact phil&teds to have the stroller frame replaced free of charge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of the stroller hinge joint separating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Baby Street, Dainty Baby, Mega Babies and other baby product and specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, diapers.com and philandteds.com from August 2015 through April 2016 for about $550.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled phil&teds dash strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the dash v5 stroller and contact phil&teds to have the stroller frame replaced free of charge.
What is the hazard?
The hinge used to fold the dash v5 stroller can become damaged while opening and closing the stroller, posing a pinch hazard to the consumer.
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.