Ergobaby Recalls METROUS Strollers Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled May 26, 2021 · CPSC recall 21139 · Ergobaby

Recalled METROUS1, METROUS2 and METROUS4 Compact City Strollers

Close Up of the recalled METROUS stroller

A view of the recalled button on the harness

Hazard

The button on some buckles that release the harness can break and detach when pressed by the user while the child is in the stroller, making it difficult to release, and posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 2,800

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received 15 consumer reports of the button on the buckle that releases the harness breaking and detaching when pressed by the user, making it difficult to release the buckle. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Ergobaby METROUS1, METROUS2, or METROUS4 Compact City Strollers. The strollers come with a harness that has a black release button in the middle of the buckle. The model name is located on the inside of the frame, above the right-side rear wheel. The strollers have a black, gray, or teal blue canopy and Ergo Baby printed on the front bottom of the stroller.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Ergobaby for instructions and a full free replacement restraint harness with buckle.

Contact

Ergobaby toll-free at 888-416-4888 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.ergobaby.com and click on "Safety Notifications" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

METROUS1, METROUS2 and METROUS4 Compact City Strollers

Imported by

The Ergobaby Carrier Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif.

Retailers

Online at ErgoBaby.com, AlbeeBaby.com and Amazon.com from July 2018 through September 2019 for about $300.

Made in

China

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