Regal Lager Announces Recall to Repair CYBEX Strollers; Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Recall 10123 · Jan 27, 2010 · Regal Lager
1,100
units affected
1,100
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10123
- Date
- Jan 27, 2010
- Company
- Regal Lager
- Units affected
- 1,100
- Product
- CYBEX Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Ruby, Onyx and Topaz models of CYBEX umbrella strollers. "CYBEX" is printed on the side of the strollers.
What can happen
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Regal Lager to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received one report of a child placing his finger in the stroller's hinge mechanism, resulting in a finger fracture.
- Sold at
- Department and juvenile product stores nationwide between August 2009 and November 2009 for between $140 and $260.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cybex strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Regal Lager to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.
What is the hazard?
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
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.