Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 08377 · announced August 28, 2008 · Regal Lager · 44,000 units affected
The product
The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.
The hazard
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Regal Lager has received nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller's hinge locking mechanism.
Sold at: Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650.
Consumer contact: For more information, consumers can Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.