CPSC2011-07-28
Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
phil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Colo.
Hazard
The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact phil&teds to arrange to receive a upgraded brake assembly. Explorer owners will receive a new frame fitted with an upgraded brake assembly. Consumers can perform an in-home swap out of the affected frame. Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return shipping container in order to return the stroller to phil&teds where the brake assembly will be replaced and the stroller returned.
Sold at
Sold online at philandteds.com, pishposhbaby.com, and albeebaby.com; and at Babies R Us and specialty juvenile retailers in the United States and Canada from August 2010 through June 2011 for between $475 and $500.
Affected count
Explorer: 7,400 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada; Hammerhead: 160 in the U.S. and 65 in Canada
Injuries reported
Eight incidents have been reported globally; none in North America. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers
Consumer contact
For additional information in the U.S. and Canada, contact phil&teds USA toll free at (855) 652-9019 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2011/Strollers-Recalled-by-philteds-USA-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Brake-FailureDon't want to check this manually?
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