CPSC2010-10-06
Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
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 children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.
Sold at
Juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 to $700.
Affected count
About 12,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Valco Baby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, visit the firm’s website at www.valcobaby.com or email at recall@valcobaby.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Valco-Baby-Recalls-Jogging-Strollers-Due-to-Strangulation-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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