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Product recall · CPSCFebruary 23, 2011Highest risk
Jogging Strollers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
A drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a child's neck, posing a strangulation hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Strangulation 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 remove the drawstring. If using a separately purchased Weather Shield or Sun Shield accessory with the recalled stroller, contact B.O.B. Trailers for a free canopy retrofit kit.
Who to contact: For additional information, or to order a canopy retrofit kit, contact B.O.B. Trailers at (855) 242-2245 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bobcanopy.com
The product
This recall involves the following 11 models of B.O.B.® single and double strollers. The name "B.O.B" appears on the cargo basket under the stroller and on the front of the stroller. All of the recalled strollers have a yellow/orange drawstring at the rear of the canopy which is used to gather loose fabric when the canopy is pulled back. Strollers have the serial number either stamped in the frame or on a white label located on the stroller's rear right leg. Model Serial # ranges Sport Utility Stroller 12362 - 35107AA00001 - AA025490AA900000 - AA999999 Sport Utility Stroller D'Lux 12362 - 35107AB000001 - AB007940AB900000 - AB999999 Ironman® 800000 - 803700AC000001- AC027923AC900000 - AC999999 Sport Utility Duallie 002001 - 008068AD000001 - AD011252AD900000 - AD999999 Ironman® Duallie AE000001 - AE008909AE900000 - AE999999 Revolution AF000001 - AF189112AF900000 - AF999999 Revolution 12" AK000001 - AK024149AK900000 - AK999999 Stroller Strides® AG000001 - AG011163AG900000 - AG999999 Revolution Duallie AH000001 - AH072921AH900000 - AH999999 Revolution Duallie 12" AL000001 - AL012657AL900000 - AL999999 Stroller Strides® Duallie AM000001 - AM003229AM900000 - AM999999
Details
- Units affected
- About 337,000 in the United States and 20,000 in Canada
- Recall date
- February 23, 2011
- Brand
- B.O.B. Trailers Inc., of Boise, Idaho
- What has been reported
- The firm has received one report of an 11-month-old girl who got entangled at the neck by the stroller's drawstring. The child was freed by her mother.
REI, buy buy Baby and other stores nationwide and on the Web at Babiesrus.com, Target.com and Amazon.com between April 2002 and February 2011 for between $300 and $600.
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: “Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Strangulation 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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