Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2010-10-06 · 11003
Hazards
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged always to secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.
Recall
Number
11003
Date
2010-10-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Retailer(s)
Juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 to $700.
Importer(s)
Unique Baby Products USA LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
This recall involves the grab bar on Tri Mode Single and Twin strollers. "Valco Baby" is printed on the head rest and the padding on the footboard. The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller. The stroller's model numbers are located on a white sticker on the left hand side of brake bar. The recalled strollers with the affected grab bars are listed in the chart below. Model Numbers RUN6140 RUN6141 RUN6142 RUN6143 RUN6144 RUN6145 RUN6146 RUN6147 RUN7710 RUN7711 TRI8800 TRI8801 TRI8802 TRI8803 TRI8890 TRI9103 TRI9104 TRI9105 TRI9106 TRI1033 TRI1034 TRI1035 To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC's safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf