Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
CPSC recall 12104 · announced February 3, 2012 · Bumbleride · 28,000 units affected
The product
The recalled Bumbleride Indie strollers are model numbers I-107, I-110 and I-205 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the side of the seat frame. The recalled Bumbleride Indie Twin strollers are model numbers IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the underside of the handle.
The hazard
The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bumbleride to receive a free front wheel retrofit kit. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): There have been 36 incidents of the front wheel cracking, including two reports of the stroller tipping over resulting in minor injuries.
Sold at: Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bumbleride.com, and other online retailers between January 2009 and January 2012 for between $500 and $700.
Consumer contact: For additional information, visit the firm’s website at www.support.bumbleride.com or contact Bumbleride atsupport@bumbleride.com or at (800) 530-3930 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.