CPSC2019-07-25
Britax Recalls Modified Thru-Bolt Axles for Use with BOB Jogging Strollers Distributed Through the BOB Information Campaign Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.
Hazard
The modified thru-bolt on the front wheel can fracture, allowing the wheel to detach from the stroller, posing fall and injury hazards to children in the stroller and adults operating the stroller.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the modified thru-bolt axle installed on the front wheel of their BOB jogging stroller. Britax is contacting consumers directly who received the modified thru-bolt axles and providing them with a free replacement thru-bolt axle. Those consumers may also contact Britax for a free replacement thru-bolt axle. Consumers who have participated in the BOB Information Campaign, and have already been contacted by Britax, will automatically receive a replacement thru-bolt.
Sold at
Distributed by Britax free of charge to consumers in connection with the BOB Information Campaign announced on January 10, 2019.
Affected count
About 200
Injuries reported
Britax has received 8 reports of the modified thru-bolt fracturing. There are no reports of injuries with the modified thru-bolt axle.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Modified thru-bolt axles for use with BOB Jogging Strollers distributed through the BOB Information Campaign from January 10, 2019 to April 26, 2019
Consumer contact
Britax toll-free at 888-427-4829 from 9 a.m. and 5:15 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, or between 9 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. ET on Friday or via email at US-customerservice@britax.com.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2019/Britax-Recalls-Modified-Thru-Bolt-Axles-for-Use-with-BOB-Jogging-Strollers-Distributed-Through-the-BOB-Information-Campaign-Due-to-Fall-and-Injury-Hazards-Recall-AlertDon't want to check this manually?
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