Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Recall 11003 · Oct 6, 2010 · Valco Baby
12,000
units affected
12,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 11003
- Date
- Oct 6, 2010
- Company
- Valco Baby
- Units affected
- 12,000
- Product
- Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers
- Product type
- Strollers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Strangulation
The product
This recall involves the grab bar on Tri Mode Single and Twin strollers. "Valco Baby" is printed on the head rest and the padding on the footboard. The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller. The stroller's model numbers are located on a white sticker on the left hand side of brake bar. The recalled strollers with the affected grab bars are listed in the chart below.
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 always to 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 Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 to $700.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled valco baby tri mode single and twin jogging strollers?
Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby 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 always to 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.