Mutsy USA Recalls EVO Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled February 7, 2013 · CPSC recall 13118 · Mutsy

Hazard

The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 340

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall includes EVO strollers manufactured between February 2012 (01.02.12) and November 2012 (30.11.12) with the following model numbers: MT12-03, MT12-11, MT12-14, MT12-31, MT12-34, MT12-37, MT12-39, MT12-42, MT12-43 and MT12-48. The model number and date code can be found underneath the stroller seat on a white sticker. The strollers have black or silver-colored metal frames with brown, navy blue, black, or white seats. "EVO" is printed on the lower back frame of the stroller.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Mutsy USA to receive a free replacement seat unit and grab bar.

Contact

Contact Mutsy USA toll-free at (877) 546-9230 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.mutsy.com for recall information.

Product

EVO strollers

Manufacturer(s)

Mutsy BV., of Goirle, Netherlands

Imported by

Mutsy USA Inc., of Newark, N.J.

Retailers

Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com between April 2012 and December 2012 for about $400.

Made in

China

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