CPSC recall 13-156, announced March 28, 2013, covers iCandy World Cherry model strollers (about 830 units). The opening between the bumper bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately remove the bumper bar from the strollers and contact iCandy America Inc. to receive a free replacement bumper bar. Recall contact: call (877) 484-4179, go to www.icandyworld.com, or email info@icandyamerica.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.
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A label can be found under the basket fabric on the frame tubing that supports the lower basket on the following recalled models: Batch No.
Which products are included?
This recall includes the iCandy Cherry stroller only in the colors Fudge (light-medium brown) and Liquorice (red and black). The iCandy Cherry stroller system has a telescopic folding frame where a seat, bassinet or infant carrier car seat can be placed. The seat unit features three recline positions, adjustable footrest, 5-point safety harness, removable canopy and removable bumper bar. There is a printed white cherry logo on the rear of the seat unit. A label can be found under the basket fabric on the frame tubing that supports the lower basket on the following recalled models: Batch No. Cherry Stroller Color Serial Number U10001169 FUDGE (IW119) 1-500 U10002170 LIQUORICE (IW124) 501-1000 U10014182 LIQUORICE (IW124) 1001-1500 U10013181 FUDGE (IW119) 1501-2000
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The opening between the bumper bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the bumper bar from the strollers and contact iCandy America Inc. to receive a free replacement bumper bar. Consumers can continue to use the strollers while awaiting the replacement bumper bar.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- iCandy World
- Manufacturer
- iCandy World Ltd, of Bedfordshire, UK
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 13-156
- Units
- About 830
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Buy Buy Baby and other juvenile product stores nationwide and online at www.buybuybaby.com and other online retailers from October 2009 through December 2012 for about $400.
- Importer
- iCandy America Inc., of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Cherry model strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
Contact iCandy America toll-free at (877) 484-4179 anytimebegin_of_the_skype_highlighting, e-mail info@icandyamerica.com or visit the firm's website at www.icandyworld.com and click "United States of America" and "Important Safety Information - iCandy Cherry."
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