CPSC recall 11-002, announced October 6, 2010, covers Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers (about 800 units). The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Tike Tech to receive a free replacement grab bar. Recall contact: call (800) 296-4602, or email recall@tiketech.com.
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Which products are included?
The recall involves the grab bar on Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport strollers. "Tike Tech" is printed on the footrest and on the back of the stroller on the left and right sides. The ID codes are located on the interior left side frame. The following ID codes are included in this recall: ID-Codes TT-18-01 TT-18-02 TT-18-03 TT-18-04 TT-18-05 TT-18-06 TT-18-07 The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended. To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC's safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Tike Tech to receive a free replacement grab bar.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Tike Tech
- Manufacturer
- Tike Tech Ltd., of Toronto, Ontario
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 11-002
- Units
- About 800
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $300.
Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Tike Tech at (800) 296-4602 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at recall@tiketech.com or visit firm’s website atwww.tiketech.com
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