Thule Recalls Strollers Due to Injury Hazard
Recall 20164 · Aug 12, 2020 · Thule
4,000
units affected
4,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20164
- Date
- Aug 12, 2020
- Company
- Thule
- Units affected
- 4,000
- Product
- Thule Sleek strollers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Injury
The product
This recall involves Thule Sleek strollers. The recalled strollers were sold in black, dark gray, light gray, navy blue and red with a silver or black frame. Only strollers without a QC2020 sticker next to the product label and manufactured between May 2018 through September 2019 are included in this recall. The manufacture date code in YY/MM format, Thule Sleek and product number: 11000001-5, 11000017, 11000330 or 11000337-342 can be found on the product label located on the lower inside frame of the stroller. UPC code 091021978485, 091021883703, 091021460256, 091021761773, 091021079779, 091021070585, 091021349001, 091021433137, 091021514386, 091021037090,091021091900, 091021648937 or 091021190214 can be found on the product packaging.
What can happen
The stroller's handlebar can detach, posing an injury hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Thule Group to arrange for the return of the product and to receive a free replacement Sleek stroller frame.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Thule has received one report of the stroller's handlebar detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Buy Buy Baby, REI and others stores nationwide and online at Thule.com and Amazon.com from July 2018 through June 2020 for between $830 and $850.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled thule sleek strollers?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Thule Group to arrange for the return of the product and to receive a free replacement Sleek stroller frame.
What is the hazard?
The stroller's handlebar can detach, posing an injury hazard to 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.