COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Stroller
CPSC Recall #04-168 — June 22, 2004
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 04-168 |
| Recall Date | June 22, 2004 |
| Remedy Type | Inspect, Replace |
| Units Affected | 300,000 |
| Manufacturer | Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. |
| Importer | Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Wal-Mart |
| Kmart |
| Sears |
| Toys R Us |
| Target |
| JC Penney's |
| Service Merchandise and other toy and children's furniture stores nationwide from April 1996 through August 2002 for between $79 and $179. |
Product
COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Stroller
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind. is voluntarily recalling 300,000 COSCO "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Strollers. If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.Name of product: COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby StrollerUnits: 300,000Manufacturer/Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.Hazard: If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.Incidents/Injuries: There have been 77 reports of problems related to the stroller seats. Injuries included one child that fell and had a slight concussion and another child that cut his forehead and required stitches. Additionally, there were 46 reports of bumps and bruises.Description: The COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" strollers involved have seats that can be removed from the stroller frame. The detached seat can function as a bassinet, or be repositioned on the stroller frame facing front or back. The stroller has a dark blue or green metal frame with four wheels on the front and two wheels on the back. The side folding area of the frame has a white plastic cover that is labeled "Rock 'N Roller by Geoby COSCO®." There is a label on the back of the frame containing one of the following model numbers: "01-654, 01-622, 01-624, 01-646 or 01-656." The seat cover is usually a dark blue or green printed fabric with "COSCO® A Dorel Company" printed on the footrest.Sold at: Wal-Mart, Kmart, Sears, Toys R Us, Target, JC Penney's, Service Merchandise and other toy and children's furniture stores nationwide from April 1996 through August 2002 for between $79 and $179.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled "Rock 'N Roller" strollers with detachable seats immediately and call the firm to determine how to inspect the stroller for possible replacement.Consumer Contact: Dorel Juvenile Group at (800) 711-0402 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's web site at www.djgusa.com or email [email protected].
Hazard
If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.
Incidents & Injuries
There have been 77 reports of problems related to the stroller seats. Injuries included one child that fell and had a slight concussion and another child that cut his forehead and required stitches. Additionally, there were 46 reports of bumps and bruises.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should stop using the recalled "Rock 'N Roller" strollers with detachable seats immediately and call the firm to determine how to inspect the stroller for possible replacement.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Inspect, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Inspect, Replace) at no cost to you.
Furniture tip-overs are a leading cause of pediatric injuries in the U.S., particularly dressers, bookcases, and television stands. CPSC data shows that a child dies approximately every two weeks from a furniture or TV tip-over. Unstable high chairs, baby swings, and bouncers are also frequent recall subjects due to fall risks. ASTM International standards now require that certain furniture must meet tip-over resistance standards, and CPSC has been actively pursuing mandatory requirements for dressers and chests. If you have furniture that was not recalled but feels unstable, wall-anchoring kits are widely available at hardware stores.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.