Dorel Juvenile Recalls Safety 1st Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled August 24, 2016 · CPSC recall 16249 · Dorel Juvenile

The recalled Step and Go Travel System by Safety 1st

White label with model number on the back of the stroller seat

Hazard

The stroller tray folding mechanism can partially disengage on one side when used with an infant car seat attached to the stroller, posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 20,000 (in addition, 5,800 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 30 reports of the front stroller tray that supports the infant car seat disengaging on one side. No injuries reported.

Description

This recall involves Step and Go Travel Systems sold under the Safety 1st brand and manufactured by Dorel Juvenile. The stroller has a step-to-open design that opens by stepping on the pedal. It was sold in a variety of colors along with the OnBoard 35 infant car seat. Safety 1st is imprinted on the front of the stroller tray. Model number TR314 is printed on a white label on the back of the stroller seat.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers with the infant car seat and contact Safety 1st for a free repair kit.

Contact

Safety 1st toll-free at 866-762-3036 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.safety1st.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information.

Product

Safety 1st Step and Go Travel Systems

Imported by

Dorel Juvenile, of Columbus, Ind.

Distributed by

Dorel Juvenile, of Columbus, Ind.

Retailers

Babies R Us and other retailers nationwide and online at amazon.com, babiesrus.com and Walmart.com from May 2015 through June 2016 for between $250 and $300.

Made in

China

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