Aug 24
Posted by admin on Tuesday Aug 24, 2010 Under Recalls
About 3,700 Zooper Tango Strollers are being recalled by Lan Enterprises for a hazardous latch in the front of the stroller frame right above the front wheels that can cause the stroller to suddenly collapse if it hits an object.
Models affected are the 2007 and 2008 Zooper Tango Double Strollers, model numbers – SL808B and SL808F (these numbers can be found on the original box.)
If you are using a Zooper Tango double stroller, it is important that you STOP using it right away and contact Zooper at 888-966-7379 or visit www.Zooper.com to request for a Free Repair Kit.
Nov 09
Posted by strollerlife on Monday Nov 9, 2009 Under Recalls
Today, the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a major recall warning for Maclaren Strollers. About 1 million of these are affected. If you own a Maclaren Stroller, stop using it is what CPSC has said.This marks one of the biggest stroller recalls since the millennium.
The Problem: Apparently, the stroller’s hinge mechanism has caused 12 accidents involving children putting their fingers in the hinger mechanism and having their fingertips amputated.
What is recalled: The strollers that are recalled are as follows.
- Volo
- Triumph
- Quest Sport
- Quest Mod
- Techno XT
- Techno XLR
- Twin Triumph
- Twin Techno
- Easy Traveller
The Solution: Parents please contact Maclaren USA immediately at www.maclaren.us/recall or call them at 877-688-2326, Mon to Fri 8 a.m. 5 p.m. Eastern Time for a free repair kit.
For Canadians: There has been no news from Health Canada in regards to stroller recall in Canada. However, you can also contact Maclaren USA for the repair kit and they should have no problems sending it to you.
Jun 09
Posted by admin on Tuesday Jun 9, 2009 Under Recalls
The CPSC has issued an immediate voluntary recall for about 22,500 Bugaboo Bee strollers after receiving 121 reports of the stroller’s brakes failing although there are no injuries reported so far.
The strollers have an item code 580210 on a label on the back of the seat and item code 50100 on a label on the plastic support under the seat.
If you have a Bugaboo Bee stroller, stop using it immediately and you can contact Bugaboo directly to get a free repair kit.
Here’s more information from CPSC:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml09/09233.html
Here’s the link to the online form to get the repair kit from Bugaboo:
Link for Bugaboo Bee Stroller Brake Repair Kit