CPSC recall 14-098, announced January 30, 2014, covers Britax Child Safety B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers (about 216,000 units). The hinge on the stroller's folding mechanism can partially amputate consumers' fingertips, break their fingers or cause severe lacerations, among other injuries, when they press the release button while pulling on the release strap. The notice cites 8 incident reports. Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Britax to receive a free repair kit. Recall contact: call (866) 204-1665, go to www.britaxusa.com, or email strollerrecall@britax.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 the manufacture date in YYYY/MM/DD format can be found on label located on the inside of the stroller's metal frame near the right rear wheel.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Britax B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers. The single and double strollers were sold in various color schemes, including black, red, kiwi, sandstone, navy and orange. They were manufactured between March 2011 and June 2013 and have the following model numbers: U341763, U341764, U341782 and U341783 for the B-Agile strollers; U361818 or U361819 for the B-Agile Double strollers; and U391820, U391821 and U391822 for the BOB Motion strollers. The model number and the manufacture date in YYYY/MM/DD format can be found on label located on the inside of the stroller's metal frame near the right rear wheel.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hinge on the stroller's folding mechanism can partially amputate consumers' fingertips, break their fingers or cause severe lacerations, among other injuries, when they press the release button while pulling on the release strap.
Incidents and injuries
Britax has received eight incident reports. Incidents include one partial fingertip amputation, one broken finger and severe finger lacerations.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Britax to receive a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Britax Child Safety
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 14-098
- Units
- About 216,000 in the United States and 8,800 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Major retailers and juvenile products stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, albeebaby.com, buybuybaby.com, diapers.com, ToysRUs.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through June 2013 for between $250 and $450.
- Importer
- Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.
B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers
Recall contact information
Britax; toll-free at (866) 204-1665 from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Friday, visit the company's websites at www.britaxusa.com or www.bobgear.com and click on "Safety Notice" at the top right corner or on "Learn More" at the bottom center of the page, or e-mail strollerrecall@britax.com for more information.
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