Strollers Recalled by Britax Due to Partial Fingertip Amputation Hazard
Recall 14098 · Jan 30, 2014 · Britax Child Safety Inc.
216,000
units affected
216,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 14098
- Date
- Jan 30, 2014
- Company
- Britax Child Safety Inc.
- Units affected
- 216,000
- Product
- B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves Britax B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers. The single and double strollers were sold in various color schemes, including black, red, kiwi, sandstone, navy and orange. They were manufactured between March 2011 and June 2013 and have the following model numbers: U341763, U341764, U341782 and U341783 for the B-Agile strollers; U361818 or U361819 for the B-Agile Double strollers; and U391820, U391821 and U391822 for the BOB Motion strollers. The model number and the manufacture date in YYYY/MM/DD format can be found on label located on the inside of the stroller's metal frame near the right rear wheel.
What can happen
The hinge on the stroller's folding mechanism can partially amputate consumers' fingertips, break their fingers or cause severe lacerations, among other injuries, when they press the release button while pulling on the release strap.
The fix
Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Britax to receive a free repair kit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Britax has received eight incident reports. Incidents include one partial fingertip amputation, one broken finger and severe finger lacerations.
- Sold at
- Major retailers and juvenile products stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, albeebaby.com, buybuybaby.com, diapers.com, ToysRUs.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through June 2013 for between $250 and $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled b-agile, b-agile double and bob motion strollers?
Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Britax to receive a free repair kit.
What is the hazard?
The hinge on the stroller's folding mechanism can partially amputate consumers' fingertips, break their fingers or cause severe lacerations, among other injuries, when they press the release button while pulling on the release strap.
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.