phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

phil&teds Travel System 26 infant car seat adaptors for strollers

Date of Recall

2014-06-04

CPSC Release Number

14-198

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 265 in the U.S. and 122 in Canada

Manufacturer

phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.

Sold By

Baby product and specialty stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, Babiesrus.com, Diapers.com and phil&teds.com from April 2013 through March 2014 for about $40.

Problem/Hazard

The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.

Injuries/Incidents

phil&teds has received two reports of the adaptors crack and breaking when stored in freezing weather conditions.

Description

This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors.

Consumer Contact

phil&teds toll-free at (855) 652-9019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.philandteds.com and click on "Support," then "Upgrades and Recalls" for more information.

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