CPSC recall 00103b, announced May 2, 2000, covers Baby Trend Road Runner Jogging Strollers (about 1,500 units). Strollers were shipped without straps attached to the frame to secure the seat. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and examine the stroller, to determine if the seat is strapped to the stroller frame. Recall contact: call (800) 328-7363, or go to www.babytrend.com.
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Affected model numbers
The recalled stroller is model number 9592T.
Which products are included?
The "Road Runner" jogging strollers are aluminum, three-wheeled strollers with hand brakes. The seat and back is made from a blue canvas-type fabric. The stroller has a three- strap harness that secures the child in the seat. Two additional straps snap together and secure the back corners of the seat to the stroller frame. "Baby Trend" is written on the aluminum frame. The recalled stroller is model number 9592T. The model number is written on a label located in the center of the rear axle.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Strollers were shipped without straps attached to the frame to secure the seat. Unless the frame straps are attached, a child in the seat of the stroller can lean forward and fall out.
Incidents and injuries
Baby Trend has received one report of an 8-month-old baby boy leaning forward in a stroller with unsecured seat straps, falling out of the seat and bumping his head.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and examine the stroller, to determine if the seat is strapped to the stroller frame.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Baby Trend
- Manufacturer
- Baby Trend Inc., of Ontario, Calif.
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 00103b
- Units
- About 1,500
- Sold at / sales period
- Baby's "R" Us stores sold the strollers nationwide, between January 1999 and April 1999, for about $200.
Road Runner Jogging Strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, consumers should call Baby Trend at (800) 328-7363 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or write to Baby Trend Inc., 2019 S. Business Pkwy., Ontario, CA 91761. Consumers also can visit the company's web site at www.babytrend.com
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