Strollers Recalled to Repair by Phil & Teds
By: Shannon Bruffett
Updated: January 26, 2011
Phil & Teds recalls about 22,000 Jogging Strollers.
When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.
This recall involves sport v2 and classic v1 model single-seat jogging strollers.
The sport v2 model stroller was sold in red, orange, green, black, charcoal, navy and in graffiti print.
Sport v2 serial numbers included in the recall are 0308/0001 to 0510/0840. The classic v1 model strollers were only sold in red. Serial numbers for the classic v1 are 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. The first four digits of the serial number is a month/year date code and the last four digits are for the individual stroller. Serial numbers are printed on the inside of the folding hinge. Sold by: Specialty juvenile stores nationwide from May 2008 through July 2010 for between $350 and $450.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&teds USA to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions.
For additional information, contact phil&teds USA at (877) 432-1642 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support
When folding and unfolding the stroller, a consumer's finger can become caught in the hinge mechanism, posing amputation and laceration hazards.
This recall involves sport v2 and classic v1 model single-seat jogging strollers.
The sport v2 model stroller was sold in red, orange, green, black, charcoal, navy and in graffiti print.
Sport v2 serial numbers included in the recall are 0308/0001 to 0510/0840. The classic v1 model strollers were only sold in red. Serial numbers for the classic v1 are 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. The first four digits of the serial number is a month/year date code and the last four digits are for the individual stroller. Serial numbers are printed on the inside of the folding hinge. Sold by: Specialty juvenile stores nationwide from May 2008 through July 2010 for between $350 and $450.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact phil&teds USA to arrange for the shipping of a free hinge-cover kit and repair instructions.
For additional information, contact phil&teds USA at (877) 432-1642 between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support
