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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2011-01-21

Strollers Recalled to Repair by phil&teds USA Due to Amputation and Laceration Hazards

Is my product affected?

Jogging Strollers

  • Brand phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, CO

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

Phil&teds USA is recalling sport v2 and classic v1 model single-seat jogging strollers because fingers can become caught in the hinge mechanism when the stroller is folded or unfolded, creating risks of amputation and laceration. The sport v2 comes in red, orange, green, black, charcoal, navy, or graffiti print with serial numbers 0308/0001 to 0510/0840, while the classic v1 comes only in red with serial numbers 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. Serial numbers are located on the inside of the folding hinge and use a month/year date code in the first four digits.

According to the recall notice, affected consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&teds USA to arrange for free shipping of a hinge-cover kit and repair instructions.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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