Recall 10-137, published February 10, 2010
Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Affected model numbers
U271817The model number and manufacturing date can be found on a white label on the stroller frame, near the bottom of the stroller basket.
Which products are included?
This recall involves all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers. "Blink" is printed on the metal frame on both sides of the stroller, below the hand grips. The recalled "Blink" strollers have model numbers U261813, U261814, U261815, U261816, U261817, U271813, U271817 and U271815 and were manufactured between May 2009 and September 2009. The model number and manufacturing date can be found on a white label on the stroller frame, near the bottom of the stroller basket.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.
- Brand
- Britax Child Safety
- Recall published
- February 10, 2010
- Category
- Children & Toys
- Units
- About 14,000 in the United States and 900 in Canada
- Sold at / sales period
- Buy Buy Baby and other juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide in the U.S. and Canada and on the Web at www.Amazon.com, www.babiesrus.com, www.Target.com and www.Diapers.com from July 2009 through February 2010 for about $150.
