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City Versa Strollers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The stroller frame can fail to lock in place and collapse while in use, posing a fall hazard to children in the stroller.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Baby Jogger for a free replacement stroller frame.
Who to contact: Baby Jogger; toll-free at (877) 506-2213, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, www.babyjogger.com and click on “Recall Information” at the bottom of the page, or email at recall@babyjogger.com.
The product
This recall involves all Baby Jogger City Versa™ model strollers manufactured between May 15 and August 20, 2012. The date of manufacture is printed on the stroller's black plastic side hinge below "Baby Jogger" and "City Versa." "City Versa" is also printed on the stroller's fabric in the child's leg area. The strollers have charcoal-colored metal frames with black, silver, red or green fabric stroller seats and canopies.
Details
- Units affected
- About 8,400 in the United States and 2,200 in Canada
- Recall date
- December 12, 2012
- Brand
- Baby Jogger LLC, of Richmond, Va.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Baby Jogger has received six reports of incidents with the stroller's frame failing to lock. No injuries have been reported.
buybuy Baby and other juvenile product stores nationwide and online at buybuybaby.com, albeebaby.com, diapers.com and other online retailers from July 2012 through October 2012 for about $450.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “City Versa Strollers Recalled by Baby Jogger Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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