Tike Tech Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 11002 · Oct 6, 2010 · Tike Tech
800
units affected
800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11002
- Date
- Oct 6, 2010
- Company
- Tike Tech
- Units affected
- 800
- Product
- Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
The recall involves the grab bar on Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport strollers. "Tike Tech" is printed on the footrest and on the back of the stroller on the left and right sides. The ID codes are located on the interior left side frame. The following ID codes are included in this recall: ID-Codes TT-18-01 TT-18-02 TT-18-03 TT-18-04 TT-18-05 TT-18-06 TT-18-07 The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller.
What can happen
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.
The fix
Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Tike Tech to receive a free replacement grab bar.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $300.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled tike tech single city x3 and x3 sport jogging strollers?
Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Tike Tech to receive a free replacement grab bar.
What is the hazard?
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure.
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.