Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08377 · Aug 28, 2008 · Regal Lager
44,000
units affected
44,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08377
- Date
- Aug 28, 2008
- Company
- Regal Lager
- Units affected
- 44,000
- Product
- Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.
What can happen
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Regal Lager has received nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller's hinge locking mechanism.
- Sold at
- Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled phil & teds e3 single buggy, e3 twin buggy and sport v1 single buggy strollers?
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.
What is the hazard?
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
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.