CPSC recall 10-137, announced February 10, 2010, covers Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers (about 14,000 units). The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers. Recall contact: call (888) 427-4829, or go to www.BlinkRecall.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 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Britax Child Safety
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 10-137
- Units
- About 14,000 in the United States and 900 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- 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.
- Importer
- Britax Child Safety, Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers & Accessories
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Britax toll-free at (888) 427-4829 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.BlinkRecall.com
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