Regal Lager Announces Recall to Repair CYBEX Strollers; Risk of Fingertip Amputation and Laceration Hazards
CPSC recall 10123 · announced January 27, 2010 · Regal Lager · 1,100 units affected
The product
This recall involves Ruby, Onyx and Topaz models of CYBEX umbrella strollers. "CYBEX" is printed on the side of the strollers.
The hazard
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Regal Lager to receive a free hinge cover retrofit kit.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of a child placing his finger in the stroller's hinge mechanism, resulting in a finger fracture.
Sold at: Department and juvenile product stores nationwide between August 2009 and November 2009 for between $140 and $260.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact the Company Service Center at (800) 593-5522 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com/recalls - consumers can also email the firm at info@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.