Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers
CPSC Recall #11-003 — October 5, 2010
Product
Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers
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 NumbersRUN6140RUN6141RUN6142RUN6143RUN6144RUN6145RUN6146RUN6147RUN7710RUN7711TRI8800TRI8801TRI8802TRI8803TRI8890TRI9103TRI9104TRI9105TRI9106TRI1033TRI1034TRI1035 To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC’s safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf.
Hazard
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.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.
Units Affected
About 12,000
Sold At
Juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 to $700.
Manufacturer
Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Importer
Unique Baby Products USA LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China