CPSC2021-05-26
Ergobaby Recalls METROUS Strollers Due to Choking Hazard
The Ergobaby Carrier Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.
Hazard
The button on some buckles that release the harness can break and detach when pressed by the user while the child is in the stroller, making it difficult to release, and posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Ergobaby for instructions and a full free replacement restraint harness with buckle.
Sold at
Online at ErgoBaby.com, AlbeeBaby.com and Amazon.com from July 2018 through September 2019 for about $300.
Affected count
About 2,800
Injuries reported
The firm has received 15 consumer reports of the button on the buckle that releases the harness breaking and detaching when pressed by the user, making it difficult to release the buckle. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
METROUS1, METROUS2 and METROUS4 Compact City Strollers
Consumer contact
Ergobaby toll-free at 888-416-4888 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Support@Ergobaby.com, or online at www.ergobaby.com and click on "Safety Notifications" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/Ergobaby-Recalls-METROUS-Strollers-Due-to-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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