Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled October 6, 2010 · CPSC recall 11003 · Valco Baby

Recalled Tri Mode Single Jogging Stroller

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 by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged always to secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 12,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves the grab bar on Tri Mode Single and Twin strollers. "Valco Baby" is printed on the head rest and the padding on the footboard. The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller. The stroller's model numbers are located on a white sticker on the left hand side of brake bar. The recalled strollers with the affected grab bars are listed in the chart below. Model Numbers RUN6140 RUN6141 RUN6142 RUN6143 RUN6144 RUN6145 RUN6146 RUN6147 RUN7710 RUN7711 TRI8800 TRI8801 TRI8802 TRI8803 TRI8890 TRI9103 TRI9104 TRI9105 TRI9106 TRI1033 TRI1034 TRI1035 To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC's safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.

Contact

For additional information, contact Valco Baby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, visit the firm’s website at www.valcobaby.com or email at [email protected]

Product

Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers

Manufacturer(s)

Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Imported by

Unique Baby Products USA LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y.

Retailers

Juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 to $700.

Made in

China

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