CPSC, Sycamore Kids Inc. Expands Recall of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers
CPSC recall 06030 · announced November 17, 2005 · Sycamore Kids · 3,200 units affected
The product
The recalled strollers have a metal frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors, including navy, red, black, silver and orange. A metal plate above the footrest shows the Mountain Buggy logo with "Mountain Buggy," "Urban," or "Breeze" written underneath on the metal plate. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Single strollers have item number U1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 012893. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Double strollers have item number U2204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 006957. The recalled Mountain Buggy Breeze strollers have item number B1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 000191. The serial number and model number are on the back of the metal plate. All recalled buggies have a gray handlebar button.
The hazard
The handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center, to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Sycamore Kids has received 22 reports of handlebar either cracking or breaking when the stroller was pulled up or taken down stairs. This resulted in two reports of bruises and scrapes.
Sold at: Juvenile furniture retailers, baby product stores and Web retailers nationwide from December 2004 through July 2005 for between $400 and $640.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Sycamore Kids Inc. toll-free at (866) 524-8805 anytime, or write to support@mountainbuggyusa.com - this recall information also can be found on the firm's Web site at www.mountainbuggyusa.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.