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Product recall · CPSCAugust 28, 2008Serious
Regal Lager to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.
Who to contact: For more information, consumers can Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com
The product
The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.
Details
- Units affected
- About 44,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2006)
- Recall date
- August 28, 2008
- Brand
- Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- Regal Lager has received nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller's hinge locking mechanism.
Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650.
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: “Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration 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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