CPSC recall 14-198, announced June 4, 2014, covers phil&teds Travel System 26 infant car seat adaptors for strollers (about 265 units). The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors. Recall contact: call (855) 652-9019, or go to www.phil&teds.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Incidents and injuries
phil&teds has received two reports of the adaptors cracking and breaking when stored in freezing weather conditions.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- phil&teds
- Manufacturer
- phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 14-198
- Units
- About 265 in the U.S. and 122 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Baby product and specialty stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Diapers.com and phil&teds.com from April 2013 through March 2014 for about $40.
phil&teds Travel System 26 infant car seat adaptors for strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers & Accessories
Recall contact information
phil&teds toll-free at (855) 652-9019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.phil&teds.com and click on "Support," then "Upgrades and Recalls" for more information.
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