Swivel wheel jogging strollers
CPSC Recall #16-219 — July 7, 2016
Product
Swivel wheel jogging strollers
Description
" The front wheel can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards. "
Hazard
The front wheel of the swivel wheel jogging stroller can become loose and detach, posing crash and fall hazards.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received 132 reports of the front wheel becoming loose or unstable, resulting in 215 injuries, including head injuries, sprains, lacerations, bumps, bruises, and abrasions.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jogging strollers and contact Pacific Cycle to obtain a repair kit to secure the front wheel. The repair kit includes a replacement mechanism for securing the front wheel that uses a traditional screw on/off method of attachment instead of the quick release lever method of attachment shipped with the product, as well as new warning labels. Consumers should not return the jogging strollers to retailers where purchased. A repair video is available at www.pacific-cycle.com/safety-notices-recalls/.
Units Affected
About 217,600
Sold At
" Small retailers nationwide and online at Amazon.com, Target.com, Toys-R-Us.com, Walmart.com and other online retailers from January 2010 through June 2016 for between $130 and $350. "
Manufacturer
"Lerado (Zhongshan) Industrial Co. Ltd., of China"
Importer
Pacific Cycle Inc., of Madison, Wis.
Manufactured In
China