Recalls / 2010-10-06

Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

11003 · Recalled 2010-10-06 · CPSC page

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

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 always to secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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

Products

Name	Model	Units
Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers		About 12,000

Parties

Manufacturer: Valco Baby
Importer: Unique Baby Products USA LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y.
Made in: China
Sold at: Juvenile product stores, websites including www.amazon.com, March 2010 for

Consumer 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 recall@valcobaby.com

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Recalled Tri Mode Single Jogging Stroller

Source: CPSC recall 11003. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.