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Product recall · CPSCJune 4, 2014Serious
phil&teds Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.
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.
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors.
Who to contact: phil&teds toll-free at (855) 652-9019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.phil&teds.com and click on "Support," then "Upgrades and Recalls" for more information.
The product
This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors.
Details
- Units affected
- About 265 in the U.S. and 122 in Canada
- Recall date
- June 4, 2014
- Brand
- phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.
- What has been reported
- phil&teds has received two reports of the adaptors cracking and breaking when stored in freezing weather conditions.
Baby product and specialty stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Diapers.com and phil&teds.com from April 2013 through March 2014 for about $40.
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: “phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard”
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Filed under: Car seats · Strollers & carriers