CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Strollers

Recalled June 23, 2004 · CPSC recall 04168 · Dorel Juvenile

Recalled COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Stroller

Seat release on recalled COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Stroller

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.

Remedy

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.

Units

300,000

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.

What to do

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.

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]

Product

COSCO® "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Stroller

Manufacturer(s)

Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →