Umbrella Strollers childrens' strollers
Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.
Service Merchandise is recalling 15,000 Umbrella Strollers, Model 1601 PRT, that were sold in their stores between August 1986 and March 1987. The strollers have sixteen tube end plugs on each unit that can come out and pose a choking hazard to children, and when removed, the exposed metal tube ends may have sharp edges. No injuries have been reported.
Consumers with affected strollers should stop using them immediately and contact Service Merchandise to obtain a free modification kit. The strollers are navy blue with red trim, and the model number can be found on the ID tag at the top of the fabric seat. Customers can call toll-free 1-800-251-1389 (or 1-800-251-1212 for Tennessee residents) or write to Service Merchandise Company, Customer Relations Department, PO Box 24600, Nashville, Tennessee 37202.
Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.
Choking
Umbrella Stroller Recalled by Service Merchandise NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 17, 1988 Release # 88-028 Umbrella Stroller Recalled WASHINGTON D.C. -- In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Services Merchandise Company of Nashville, Tennessee, today announced a voluntary recall of 15,000 Umbrella Strollers, Model 1601 PRT, which were purchased in Service Merchandise stores from August, 1986 through March, 1987. The hazard involves sixteen tube end plugs on each stroller that are considered to be "small parts," which may come out and present a choking hazard to children. In addition, when the plugs are removed, the exposed metal tube ends could have "sharp edges." Neither Service Merchandise nor the Commission is aware of any injuries to small children as a result of these small parts and sharp edges. Consumers having Model 1601 PRT Umbrella Strollers should stop using them, and immediately contact Service Merchandise for a modification kit. Service Merchandise is offering a modification kit at no charge to its customers. The Model 1601 PRT Strollers involved are navy blue with red trim. The model number is located on the ID tag attached at the top of the fabric seat. To obtain a free modification kit, call toll-free, l-800- 251-1389. Tennessee residents may call toll-free, 1-800-251- 1212. Requests may also be sent to Service Merchandise Company, Customer Relations Department, PO Box 24600, Nashville, Tennessee 37202.
Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗
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