Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled August 28, 2008 · CPSC recall 08377 · Regal Lager

Hazard

The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.

Units

About 44,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2006)

Incidents / injuries

Regal Lager has received nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller's hinge locking mechanism.

Description

The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.

What to do

Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.

Contact

For more information, consumers can Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com

Product

Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers

Imported by

Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.

Retailers

Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650.

Made in

China

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