CPSC recall 11-106, announced January 21, 2011, covers phil&teds Jogging Strollers (about 22,000 units). When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&teds USA to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions. Recall contact: call (877) 432-1642, or go to www.philandteds.com/support.
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 first four digits of the serial number is a month/year date code and the last four digits are for the individual stroller.
Which products are included?
This recall involves sport v2 and classic v1 model single-seat jogging strollers. The three-wheel strollers have a metal frame, cloth seat and a canopy. The sport v2 model stroller was sold in red, orange, green, black, charcoal, navy and in graffiti print. Sport v2 serial numbers included in the recall are 0308/0001 to 0510/0840. The classic v1 model strollers were only sold in red. Serial numbers for the classic v1 are 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. The first four digits of the serial number is a month/year date code and the last four digits are for the individual stroller. Serial numbers are printed on the inside of the folding hinge. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.
Incidents and injuries
phil&teds has received three reports of incidents resulting in injuries to the adult users including a finger tip amputation and two reports of lacerations.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&teds USA to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- phil&teds
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 11-106
- Units
- About 22,000 in the United States and 7,200 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty juvenile stores nationwide from May 2008 through July 2010 for between $350 and $450.
- Importer
- phil&teds USA Inc., of Fort Collins, CO
Jogging Strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact phil&teds USA at (877) 432-1642 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support
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