Recall: Dorel Juvenile Recalls Safety 1st Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
Description: This recall involves Step and Go Travel Systems sold under the Safety 1st brand and manufactured by Dorel Juvenile. The stroller has a step-to-open design that opens by stepping on the pedal. It was sold in a variety of colors along with the OnBoard 35 infant car seat. Safety 1st is imprinted on the front of the stroller tray. Model number TR314 is printed on a white label on the back of the stroller seat.
Name of product: Safety 1st Step and Go Travel Systems
Units: About 20,000 (in addition, 5,800 were sold in Canada)
Hazard: The stroller tray folding mechanism can partially disengage on one side when used with an infant car seat attached to the stroller, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers with the infant car seat and contact Safety 1st for a free repair kit.
Recall date: August 24, 2016
Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 30 reports of the front stroller tray that supports the infant car seat disengaging on one side. No injuries reported.
Sold At: Babies R Us and other retailers nationwide and online at amazon.com, babiesrus.com and Walmart.com from May 2015 through June 2016 for between $250 and $300.
Importers: Dorel Juvenile, of Columbus, Ind.
Manufactured in: China
Consumer contact: Safety 1st toll-free at 866-762-3036 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at stepandgo@djgusa.com or online at www.safety1st.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information.
Recall number: 16-249