Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Strangulation Hazard
CPSC Recall #11-143 — February 22, 2011
Description
"A drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a child's neck, posing a strangulation hazard."
Hazard
"A drawstring on the stroller can get wrapped around a child's neck, posing a strangulation hazard."
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received one report of an 11-month-old girl who got entangled at the neck by the stroller's drawstring. The child was freed by her mother.
Remedy
"Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and remove the drawstring. If using a separately purchased Weather Shield or Sun Shield accessory with the recalled stroller, contact B.O.B. Trailers for a free canopy retrofit kit. ConfigurationUse Stroller OnlyUse Stroller With OptionalWeather Shield AccessoryUse Stroller With OptionalSun Shield Accessory Remedy Remove DrawstringInstructions on removing drawstrings at:www.bobcanopy.com Remove Drawstring, Install Canopy retrofit KitOrder retrofit kits at www.bobcanopy.com Remove Drawstring, Install Canopy retrofit KitOrder retrofit kits at www.bobcanopy.com "
Units Affected
"About 337,000 in the United States and 20,000 in Canada"
Sold At
"REI, buy buy Baby and other stores nationwide and on the Web at Babiesrus.com, Target.com and Amazon.com between April 2002 and February 2011 for between $300 and $600."
Importer
"B.O.B. Trailers Inc., of Boise, Idaho"
Manufactured In
Taiwan and China