phil&teds Recalls Dash Strollers Due to Risk of Injury

Recalled May 18, 2016 · CPSC recall 16163 · phil&teds

Hazard

The hinge used to fold the dash v5 stroller can become damaged while opening and closing the stroller, posing a pinch hazard to the consumer.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 630 in the U.S. (in addition, 240 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received one report of the stroller hinge joint separating. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves phil&teds dash v5 buggy-style strollers with serial numbers ranging between PTRV 0715/0746 and PTRV 0815/2525. The serial number is printed on the lower left rear cradle, next to the identification label. Colors and models included in the recall are: Color EAN/UPC Code Model Black 9 420015754 155 DASH_V5_5 Grey Marl 9 420015754 179 DASH_V5_7 Blue Marl 9 420015754 186 DASH_V5_3 Red 9 420015754 162 DASH_V5_11

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the dash v5 stroller and contact phil&teds to have the stroller frame replaced free of charge.

Contact

phil&teds toll-free at 855-652-9019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.philandteds.com and click on "Support," then "Upgrades" and "Recalls" for more information.

Product

phil&teds dash strollers

Imported by

phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.

Distributed by

phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.

Retailers

Baby Street, Dainty Baby, Mega Babies and other baby product and specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, diapers.com and philandteds.com from August 2015 through April 2016 for about $550.

Made in

China

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