CPSC recall 16-249, announced August 24, 2016, covers Dorel Juvenile Safety 1st Step and Go Travel Systems (about 20,000 units). The stroller tray folding mechanism can partially disengage on one side when used with an infant car seat attached to the stroller, posing a fall hazard. The notice cites 30 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers with the infant car seat and contact Safety 1st for a free repair kit. Recall contact: call 866-762-3036, go to www.safety1st.com, or email stepandgo@djgusa.com.
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Affected model numbers
Model number TR314 is printed on a white label on the back of the stroller seat.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Step and Go Travel Systems sold under the Safety 1st brand and manufactured by Dorel Juvenile. The stroller has a step-to-open design that opens by stepping on the pedal. It was sold in a variety of colors along with the OnBoard 35 infant car seat. Safety 1st is imprinted on the front of the stroller tray. Model number TR314 is printed on a white label on the back of the stroller seat.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The stroller tray folding mechanism can partially disengage on one side when used with an infant car seat attached to the stroller, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 30 reports of the front stroller tray that supports the infant car seat disengaging on one side. No injuries reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers with the infant car seat and contact Safety 1st for a free repair kit.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Dorel Juvenile
- Product type
- Strollers
- Recall number
- 16-249
- Units
- About 20,000 (in addition, 5,800 were sold in Canada)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Babies R Us and other retailers nationwide and online at amazon.com, babiesrus.com and Walmart.com from May 2015 through June 2016 for between $250 and $300.
- Importer
- Dorel Juvenile, of Columbus, Ind.
- Distributor
- Dorel Juvenile, of Columbus, Ind.
Safety 1st Step and Go Travel Systems
CPSC product type: Strollers and Car Seats
Recall contact information
Safety 1st toll-free at 866-762-3036 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at stepandgo@djgusa.com or online at www.safety1st.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information.
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