CPSC recall 08-113, announced December 11, 2007, covers Stokke Xplory® Baby Strollers (about 2,000 units). A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children. The notice cites 14 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Stokke to arrange for a free replacement of the front wheels. Recall contact: call (877) 978-6553, or go to www.stokkeusa.com.
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.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
The serial number is located under the foot plate.
Which products are included?
Only Xplory® baby strollers with serial numbers 1 through 27,295 and 27,698 through 28,097 and with gray handles are included in the recall. The serial number is located under the foot plate. Strollers with white handles are not included in this recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 14 reports of one of the front wheels falling off, including one incident where a child received a scratch when she toppled out of the stroller. In addition, there were 244 reports outside of the United States of one of the front wheels falling off.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Stokke to arrange for a free replacement of the front wheels. Stokke will contact all known purchasers by e-mail or regular mail. Stokke notified its retailers and posted a recall notice on its Web site in May 2007.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Stokke
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 08-113
- Units
- About 2,000
- Manufactured in
- China, Norway
- Sold at / sales period
- Stokke distributors, Web site and juvenile product retailers nationwide from September 2003 through December 2006 for about $770.
- Distributor
- Stokke LLC, of Kennesaw, Ga.
Xplory® Baby Strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For more information, contact Stokke toll-free at (877) 978-6553 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.stokkeusa.com
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