CPSC2014-01-30
Strollers Recalled by Britax Due to Partial Fingertip Amputation Hazard
Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.
Hazard
The hinge on the stroller's folding mechanism can partially amputate consumers' fingertips, break their fingers or cause severe lacerations, among other injuries, when they press the release button while pulling on the release strap.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Britax to receive a free repair kit.
Sold at
Major retailers and juvenile products stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, albeebaby.com, buybuybaby.com, diapers.com, ToysRUs.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through June 2013 for between $250 and $450.
Affected count
About 216,000 in the United States and 8,800 in Canada
Injuries reported
Britax has received eight incident reports. Incidents include one partial fingertip amputation, one broken finger and severe finger lacerations.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers
Consumer contact
Britax; toll-free at (866) 204-1665 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, visit the company's websites at www.britaxusa.com or www.bobgear.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the top right corner or on "Learn More" at the bottom center of the page, or e-mail strollerrecall@britax.com for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/Strollers-Recalled-by-BritaxDon't want to check this manually?
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