Safety regulator, Sycamore Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers
Recall 05226 · Jul 14, 2005 · Sycamore Kids Inc.
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05226
- Date
- Jul 14, 2005
- Company
- Sycamore Kids Inc.
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double Jogging Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers & Accessories
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
The recalled strollers have a metal frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The strollers were sold in a variety of solid colors, including navy, red, black, silver and orange. A metal plate above the footrest shows the Mountain Buggy logo with "Mountain Buggy" written underneath. "URBAN" also is written on the metal plates. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Single strollers have item number U1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 0003342. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Double strollers have item number U2204-002 and serial numbers between 000000 and 006957. The serial number and model number are on the back of the metal plate.
What can happen
The handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to possibly detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.
The fix
Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Sycamore has received 10 reports of handlebar either cracking or breaking, when the stroller was pulled up or taken down stairs. No injuries were reported.
- Sold at
- Baby furniture and baby product stores nationwide and Web retailers, from December 2004 through July 2005, for between $400 and $600.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled mountain buggy urban single and urban double jogging strollers?
Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.
What is the hazard?
The handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to possibly detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.
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.