CPSC recall 16-163, announced May 18, 2016, covers phil&teds dash strollers (about 630 units). The hinge used to fold the dash v5 stroller can become damaged while opening and closing the stroller, posing a pinch hazard to the consumer. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the dash v5 stroller and contact phil&teds to have the stroller frame replaced free of charge. Recall contact: call 855-652-9019, or go to www.philandteds.com.
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Affected model numbers
The serial number is printed on the lower left rear cradle, next to the identification label.
Which products are included?
This recall involves phil&teds dash v5 buggy-style strollers with serial numbers ranging between PTRV 0715/0746 and PTRV 0815/2525. The serial number is printed on the lower left rear cradle, next to the identification label. Colors and models included in the recall are: Color EAN/UPC Code Model Black 9 420015754 155 DASH_V5_5 Grey Marl 9 420015754 179 DASH_V5_7 Blue Marl 9 420015754 186 DASH_V5_3 Red 9 420015754 162 DASH_V5_11
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hinge used to fold the dash v5 stroller can become damaged while opening and closing the stroller, posing a pinch hazard to the consumer.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received one report of the stroller hinge joint separating. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the dash v5 stroller and contact phil&teds to have the stroller frame replaced free of charge.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- phil&teds
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 16-163
- Units
- About 630 in the U.S. (in addition, 240 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Baby Street, Dainty Baby, Mega Babies and other baby product and specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, diapers.com and philandteds.com from August 2015 through April 2016 for about $550.
- Importer
- phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.
- Distributor
- phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.
phil&teds dash strollers
CPSC product type: Strollers
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.philandteds.com and click on "Support," then "Upgrades" and "Recalls" for more information.
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