Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
CPSC Recall #11288 — July 27, 2011
Description
The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail.
Hazard
"The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard."
Incidents / Injuries
Eight incidents have been reported globally; none in North America. No injuries were reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact phil&teds to arrange to receive a upgraded brake assembly. Explorer owners will receive a new frame fitted with an upgraded brake assembly. Consumers can perform an in-home swap out of the affected frame. Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return shipping container in order to return the stroller to phil&teds where the brake assembly will be replaced and the stroller returned.
Units Affected
"Explorer: 7,400 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada; Hammerhead: 160 in the U.S. and 65 in Canada"
Sold At
"Sold online at philandteds.com, pishposhbaby.com, and albeebaby.com; and at Babies R Us and specialty juvenile retailers in the United States and Canada from August 2010 through June 2011 for between $475 and $500."
Importer
"phil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Colo."
Manufactured In
China