Phil & Teds e3 Strollers with doubles seats

CPSC Recall #07-069 - December 26, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-069
Recall DateDecember 26, 2006
Remedy TypeRepair
Units AffectedAbout 14,300
ManufacturerRegal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.
Manufactured InChina

Where It Was Sold

Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide
and Internet retailers from July 2005 through November 2006 for about $380.

Product

Phil & Teds e3 Strollers with doubles seats

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 14,300 Phil & Teds e3 Strollers with doubles seats. Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller's add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children.Name of Product: Phil & Teds e3 Strollers with doubles seatsUnits: About 14,300Manufacturer: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.Hazard: Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller's add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children.Incidents/Injuries: Regal Lager has received one report of a child who scraped his arm from touching the tire in motion.Description: This recall involves the e3 Buggy which is a three-wheeled stroller with a black steel tubing frame. It is sold in a variety of fabric colors. An additional seat, known as a "Doubles Kit," can be added directly behind the main stroller's seat allowing a second child to ride in the stroller. This seat can either be added on top of the stroller's frame or attached on top of the rear axle in the lower position. When used in the lower position, a seated child can reach the wheels.Sold by: Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide, and Internet retailers from July 2005 through November 2006 for about $380.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the additional rear seat in the lower position on top of the rear axle and contact Regal Lager for free additional rear wheel guards.Customer Contact: For more information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com.

Hazard

Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller's add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children.

Incidents & Injuries

Regal Lager has received one report of a child who scraped his arm from touching the tire in motion.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should immediately stop using the additional rear seat in the lower position on top of the rear axle and contact Regal Lager for free additional rear wheel guards.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Repair 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 (Repair) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

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.