phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 14198 · Jun 4, 2014 · phil&teds
265
units affected
265
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14198
- Date
- Jun 4, 2014
- Company
- phil&teds
- Units affected
- 265
- Product
- phil&teds Travel System 26 infant car seat adaptors for strollers
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors.
What can happen
The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- phil&teds has received two reports of the adaptors cracking and breaking when stored in freezing weather conditions.
- Sold at
- Baby product and specialty stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Diapers.com and phil&teds.com from April 2013 through March 2014 for about $40.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled phil&teds travel system 26 infant car seat adaptors for strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors.
What is the hazard?
The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.
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.