Jogging Strollers Recalled Due to Possible Amputation

According to the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, jogging strollers offered for sale by phil&teds USA have been recalled.

Consumer reports of injuries have prompted the recall of the strollers sold by phil&teds USA. The company is located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The strollers were manufactured in China.

Three consumer reports claim injuries occurred because the hinge mechanism can cause laceration or amputations. In one instance a consumer's finger tip was amputated. Two other injuries that were reported included lacerations. Consumers are being offered a repair kit to resolve this situation.

With approximately 22,000 jogging strollers in the United States and 7,200 sold in Canada, phil&teds USA is offering a repair kit for the jogging strollers. To read the original report by the CPSC view this site.

The CPSC report lists serial numbers for the classic v1 as 0308/0001 to 0510/0906. These were sold in a variety of colors. The v2 unit has serials numbers 0308/0001 to 0510/0840 and were sold in red.

The serial numbers on all strollers include a date code in the first four numbers. The jogging strollers being recalled by phil&teds USA are the sport v2 and the classic v1.

The recalled strollers were sold nationwide and in Canada between May 2008 and July 2010. Consumers paid between $350 and $450. To view information on phil&teds USA website use this link. To read Health Canada view this site.

A repair kit is being offered to consumers to prevent more injuries. To contact phil&teds USA for information about receiving a repair kit, consumers may call 877-432-1642 between 9 AM and 7 PM.

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CPSC