Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers
Date of Recall
2010-10-06CPSC Release Number
11-003Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(800) 610-7850Units
About 12,000Manufacturer
Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.Y.Importer
Unique Baby Products USA LLC, of Brooklyn, N.Y.Sold By
Juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com between November 2007 and March 2010 for between $480 to $700.Problem/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. To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC’s safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdfInjuries/Incidents
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 | ||
Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.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 [email protected]Associated Images
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