CPSC2007-12-11
Stokke Announces Recall of Certain Xplory Strollers Due to Front Wheel Detachment
Stokke LLC, of Kennesaw, Ga.
Hazard
A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Stokke to arrange for a free replacement of the front wheels. Stokke will contact all known purchasers by e-mail or regular mail. Stokke notified its retailers and posted a recall notice on its Web site in May 2007.
Sold at
Stokke distributors, Web site and juvenile product retailers nationwide from September 2003 through December 2006 for about $770.
Affected count
About 2,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 14 reports of one of the front wheels falling off, including one incident where a child received a scratch when she toppled out of the stroller. In addition, there were 244 reports outside of the United States of one of the front wheels falling off.
Manufactured in
China, Norway
Products
Xplory® Baby Strollers
Consumer contact
For more information, contact Stokke toll-free at (877) 978-6553 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.stokkeusa.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Stokke-Announces-Recall-of-Certain-Xplory-Strollers-Due-to-Front-Wheel-DetachmentDon't want to check this manually?
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