Recalls / 2010-10-06

Tike Tech Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

11002 · Recalled 2010-10-06 · CPSC page

Description

The recall involves the grab bar on Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport strollers. "Tike Tech" is printed on the footrest and on the back of the stroller on the left and right sides. The ID codes are located on the interior left side frame. The following ID codes are included in this recall: ID-Codes TT-18-01 TT-18-02 TT-18-03 TT-18-04 TT-18-05 TT-18-06 TT-18-07 The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller.

Hazards

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 to always secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended. To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC's safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers		About 800

Parties

Manufacturer: Tike Tech Ltd.
Made in: China
Sold at: Juvenile product, websites including www.amazon.com

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Tike Tech at (800) 296-4602 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at recall@tiketech.com or visit firm’s website atwww.tiketech.com

More images

Picture of Recalled Tike Tech City X3 Sport Jogging Stroller

Picture of grab bar from Jogging Stroller

Source: CPSC recall 11002. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.