CPSC, Baby Trend Announce Recall of Certain Baby Trend "Passport" Strollers
CPSC recall 04136 · announced May 13, 2004 · Baby Trend · 11,300 units affected
The product
These Baby Trend strollers have the word "Passport" written on both sides of the canopy. Only "Passport" strollers with Model Number 1514, SKN number 190554 and manufacturing dates between July 10, 2003 and November 26, 2003 are being recalled. This information is printed on the lower frame of "Passport" strollers behind the seat.
The hazard
The fold joint can collapse unexpectedly, causing the baby to fall.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the stroller and contact Baby Trends, Inc. immediately. Baby Trend will ask the consumer to send a cut-out section of the seat with restraint strap attached. Baby Trend will send the consumer a new replacement stroller.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Baby Trend has received four reports from consumers of the stroller collapsing. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Babies "R" Us nationwide, from July 2003 through February 2004, for about $29.
Consumer contact: Call Baby Trend toll-free at (800) 328-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit Baby Trend website at www.babytrend.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.