Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards
Recall 11106 · Jan 21, 2011 · phil&teds USA Inc.
22,000
units affected
22,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11106
- Date
- Jan 21, 2011
- Company
- phil&teds USA Inc.
- Units affected
- 22,000
- Product
- Jogging Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Repair
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
This recall involves sport v2 and classic v1 model single-seat jogging strollers. The three-wheel strollers have a metal frame, cloth seat and a canopy. The sport v2 model stroller was sold in red, orange, green, black, charcoal, navy and in graffiti print. Sport v2 serial numbers included in the recall are 0308/0001 to 0510/0840. The classic v1 model strollers were only sold in red. Serial numbers for the classic v1 are 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. The first four digits of the serial number is a month/year date code and the last four digits are for the individual stroller. Serial numbers are printed on the inside of the folding hinge. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models.
What can happen
When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&teds USA to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- phil&teds has received three reports of incidents resulting in injuries to the adult users including a finger tip amputation and two reports of lacerations.
- Sold at
- Specialty juvenile stores nationwide from May 2008 through July 2010 for between $350 and $450.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jogging strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&teds USA to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions.
What is the hazard?
When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.
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.