CPSC recall 00103a, announced May 2, 2000, covers BOB Sport Utility Stroller and BOB Sport Utility Stroller D'lux jogging strollers (about 3,700 units). The stroller's front wheel connector can crack during use, causing the wheel to separate from the frame. The notice cites 7 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the stroller immediately, and return it to the store where purchased, for repair. Recall contact: call (800) 893-2447 or (805) 541-2554, or go to www.bobtrailers.com/safetynotice.html.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves the BOB Sport Utility Stroller and BOB Sport Utility Stroller D'lux. The strollers have three wheels and are pacific blue and black, or hunter green and black. Each stroller has a canopy. The "BOB" logo is on the stroller's frame, canopy and on the seat back.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stroller's front wheel connector can crack during use, causing the wheel to separate from the frame. A jogger could lose control of the stroller, or the stroller could suddenly collapse, resulting in injury to a child.
Incidents and injuries
BOB Trailers has received seven reports of the wheel connector cracking, causing the front wheel to become loose. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the stroller immediately, and return it to the store where purchased, for repair. Consumers also can return the strollers to BOB Trailers, for repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- BOB Trailers
- Manufacturer
- BOB Trailers Inc., of San Luis Obispo, Calif.
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 00103a
- Units
- About 3,700
- Sold at / sales period
- Bike, baby and outdoor product stores and websites retailers sold the strollers nationwide, from November 1998 through March 2000, for about $280 to $370.
BOB Sport Utility Stroller and BOB Sport Utility Stroller D'lux jogging strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, call (800) 893-2447 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or access the company's website at http://www.bobtrailers.com/safetynotice.html. Media inquiries should be directed to Philip Novotny at (805) 541-2554 Ext. 11.
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