phil&teds Recalls Dash Strollers Due to Risk of Injury
CPSC recall 16163 · announced May 18, 2016 · Phil&teds · 630 units affected
The product
This recall involves phil&teds dash v5 buggy-style strollers with serial numbers ranging between PTRV 0715/0746 and PTRV 0815/2525. The serial number is printed on the lower left rear cradle, next to the identification label. Colors and models included in the recall are: Color EAN/UPC Code Model Black 9 420015754 155 DASH_V5_5 Grey Marl 9 420015754 179 DASH_V5_7 Blue Marl 9 420015754 186 DASH_V5_3 Red 9 420015754 162 DASH_V5_11
The hazard
The hinge used to fold the dash v5 stroller can become damaged while opening and closing the stroller, posing a pinch hazard to the consumer.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the dash v5 stroller and contact phil&teds to have the stroller frame replaced free of charge. Remedy type: Repair
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The firm has received one report of the stroller hinge joint separating. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Baby Street, Dainty Baby, Mega Babies and other baby product and specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, diapers.com and philandteds.com from August 2015 through April 2016 for about $550.
Consumer contact: phil&teds toll-free at 855-652-9019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.philandteds.com and click on "Support," then "Upgrades" and "Recalls" for more information.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.