Recalls: Strollers and Car Seats

December 20, 2016 Aria Child Recalls Strollers Due to Laceration and Fall Hazards

This recall involves the gb Qbit lightweight stroller for children up to 50 pounds. The recalled strollers have 4 sets of two wheels, a five-point harnessed restraint system, a full-sized reclining seat, a storage basket, a removable cup holder and a travel storage bag. The strollers can also be used as a travel system with infant carriers. The strollers are mostly black with an accent color. The "gb" red box logo is printed on the harness and on both sides of the stroller legs and "Qbit" is printed in white on the stroller legs. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a sticker on the rear leg of the stroller, directly above the wheels, next to the storage basket. Model Number Accent Color 10AW1G-RAS2U raspberry 10AW1G-WHT2U white 10AW1G-CHA4U charcoal 10AW1G-CIR5U citrus lemon 10AW1G-AQU2U aqua Date of Manufacture March 25, 2015 through March 9, 2016 The date of manufacture is formatted as YYYY|MM|DD. Read more.


January 21, 2016 CPSC, NHTSA and Britax Announce Recall of Infant Car Seats Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves Britax B-Safe 35 and B-Safe 35 Elite infant car seat and travel systems manufactured between October 1, 2014 and July 1, 2015. The product can be used as a rear-facing only car seat and as an infant carrier. The car seat/carriers have a canopy, black shell and base, and were sold in a variety of colors. The Britax logo is printed on both sides of the seat shell and on the carry handle grip. Model numbers and the date of manufacture (DOM) are printed on a label located at the back of the infant car seat/carrier shell. Models included in the recall are: Britax Infant Car Seats and Travel Systems Model Numbers Dates of Manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) B-Safe 35 E9LU65M, E9LU65P, E9LU63F, E9LU66R, E9LS63F, EXLU65M October 1, 2014 (2014/10/01) through July 1, 2015 (2015/07/01) B-Safe 35 Elite E9LS55T, E9LS56P, E9LS55U, E9LS66C, E9LS65U B-Safe 35 Travel System S914900, S915400, S915200, S921900, S01635200 Read more.


January 21, 2016 Britax Recalls Strollers and Replacement Top Seats Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves Britax B-Ready strollers and B-Ready replacement top seats that were sold separately. The B-Ready strollers have a silver or black frame with a solid-colored top seat in a variety of colors. The Britax logo is on the stroller's side hinges and foot rest. B-Ready is printed on the sides of the stroller frame. The stroller's model number and date of manufacture are printed on a label on the stroller's frame between the front wheels or on the inside frame that connects to the back right wheel. The replacement top seats were sold separately in a variety of colors and fit into the stroller's frame. The replacement top seat's model number and date of manufacture are printed on a black label on the right side tube above the adjuster button, under the fabric cover. Model numbers and dates of manufacture included in this recall are as follows: Britax Strollers and Replacement Top Seats Model Numbers Dates of Manufacture (YYYY/MM/DD) B-Ready Strollers U281767, U281768, U281771, U281772, U281773, U281774, U281784, U281792, U281793, U281794, U281795, U281796, U281797 April 1, 2010 (2010/04/01) through Dec. 31, 2012 (2012/12/31) B-Ready replacement top seats S845600, S845700, S845800, S845900, S855000, S855100, S856600, S870200, S870300, S870600 Read more.


July 23, 2015 UPPAbaby Recalls Strollers and RumbleSeats Due to Choking Hazard

This recall involves 2015 CRUZ and 2015 VISTA strollers and 2015 RumbleSeat. The CRUZ strollers have an aluminum alloy gray or black frame with a black fabric toddler seat with a colored fabric sunshade canopy and a black basket under the seat. The UPPAbaby name and logo are printed on the side of the canopy and "CRUZ" is printed in white lettering on the handlebars of the stroller. The VISTA strollers have gray or black aluminum frames, colored sunshade canopy and are made to hold one, two or up to three children. VISTA is printed in white lettering on the handlebars of the stroller and UPPAbaby is printed across the bottom diagonal rail of the stroller frame next to a black, fabric basket. The RumbleSeat is a separate seat attachment that can be attached to the stroller frame. RumbleSeats have manufacture dates stamped on the bottom of the seat from September 2014 through May 2015. The RumbleSeat comes in various colors and allows the child to ride rear facing, forward facing or reclined. All of the strollers and RumbleSeats have a foam bumper bar across the middle of the product for the child to hold. The CRUZ and VISTA strollers with the following model and serial numbers are included in the recall: The 2015 CRUZ strollers have model number 0181 and the following serial number printed on a sticker with a barcode on the lower right frame of the stroller. CRZ0415018100001 through CRZ0415018100738 CRZ0415018100739 through CRZ0415018101284 CRZ0515018101285 through CRZ0515018101824 CRZ0714018100001 through CRZ0714018101441 CRZ0814018102464 through CRZ0814018102983 CRZ0814018100001 through CRZ0814018100521 CRZ0814018103764 through CRZ0814018104024 CRZ0814018103504 through CRZ0814018103763 CRZ0814018103244 through CRZ0814018103503 CRZ0914018104905 through CRZ0914018105353 CRZ0914018104617 through CRZ0914018104760 CRZ0914018104025 through CRZ0914018104184 CRZ0914018104185 through CRZ0914018104328 CRZ0914018104761 through CRZ0914018104904 CRZ0914018104329 through CRZ0914018104472 CRZ1014018106646 through CRZ1014018109347 CRZ1114018109348 through CRZ1114018112151 CRZ1114018114244 through CRZ1114018115495 CRZ1114018112242 through CRZ1114018114243 CRZ1214018115496 through CRZ1214018117465 The 2015 VISTA strollers have model number 0101 printed on a sticker on the lower crossbar frame. The 2015 VISTA strollers also have the following serial number printed on a sticker with a barcode below the rear axle of the stroller frame on the left. VIS0315010103097 through VIS0315010103696 VIS0315010104435 through VIS0315010105310 VIS0315010106433 through VIS0315010107416 VIS0814010100001 through VIS0814010101261 VIS0814010100001 through VIS0814010100631 VIS0914010101894 through VIS0914010102525 VIS0914010102526 through VIS0914010103155 VIS0914010103156 through VIS0914010103785 VIS1014010103786 through VIS1014010104417 VIS1014010105048 through VIS1014010105677 VIS1014010104418 through VIS1014010105047 VIS1014010112494 through VIS1014010112973 VIS1014010111598 through VIS1014010111864 VIS1014010107220 through VIS1014010111063 VIS1014010111865 through VIS1014010112133 VIS1014010111064 through VIS1014010111330 VIS1014010112134 through VIS1014010112493 VIS1014010111331 through VIS1014010111597 VIS1014010105678 through VIS1014010107219 VIS1114010112974 through VIS1114010114205 VIS1114010114206 through VIS1114010121671 VIS1114010121672 through VIS1114010124381 VIS1114010124382 through VIS1214010127183 VIS1214010127184 through VIS1214010129685 Read more.


April 1, 2015 Stokke Recalls Trailz Strollers Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

This recall involves Stokke Trailz strollers with the chassis and seat sold between November 2014 and December 2014. The strollers were sold in black, black mélange, beige mélange, deep blue, red and purple. The four-wheeled adjustable chassis is silver aluminum, and measures approximately 45 inches high by 32 inches long when fully extended. The strollers have adjustable angle handlebars, a storage bin above the wheelbase and a seat with an adjustable cover. The Stokke logo is printed on the front of the seat and the "Trailz" model name is printed on a tracking label affixed to the front of the wheelbase assembly. Read more.


November 20, 2014 Graco Recalls 11 Models of Strollers Due to Fingertip Amputation Hazard

This recall includes eleven Graco and Century-branded strollers with model names Aspen, Breeze, Capri, Cirrus, Glider, Kite, LiteRider, Sierra, Solara, Sterling and TravelMate. All models are a single-occupant stroller with an external sliding fold-lock hinge on each side and a one-hand fold release mechanism on the handle. Strollers with a manufacture date from August 1, 2000 to September 25, 2014 are included in the recall. Model numbers and the date of manufacture are printed on the white label located at the bottom of the stroller leg just above the rear wheel. Read more.


September 2, 2014 Tray Vous Recalls Snack and Activity Trays for Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

This recall involves Tray Vous snack and activity trays, which have connectors that fit into strollers. The three-piece units include a black plastic tray with a cup holder, a left connector and a right connector. The tray measures about 15 inches wide by 6 inches deep by .75 inches thick. The left and right plastic connectors measure about 4 inches long by 1.75 inches wide by .75 inches thick and are used to connect the tray to the stroller's base. "Tray Vous" and "Patent Approved US7942437B2" are printed on a sticker underneath the tray. Read more.


June 4, 2014 phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors. Read more.


January 30, 2014 Strollers Recalled by Britax Due to Partial Fingertip Amputation Hazard

This recall involves Britax B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers. The single and double strollers were sold in various color schemes, including black, red, kiwi, sandstone, navy and orange. They were manufactured between March 2011 and June 2013 and have the following model numbers: U341763, U341764, U341782 and U341783 for the B-Agile strollers; U361818 or U361819 for the B-Agile Double strollers; and U391820, U391821 and U391822 for the BOB Motion strollers. The model number and the manufacture date in YYYY/MM/DD format can be found on label located on the inside of the stroller's metal frame near the right rear wheel. Read more.


December 30, 2013 Joovy Recalls Zoom Car Seat Stroller Adapter due to Fall Hazard

This recall involves all Joovy's Zoom gray metal car seat stroller adapters. The adapters are gray with black plastic clips designed to attach infant car seats to stroller frames. The adapter frame's dimensions are approximately 17" x 13" x 10". Recalled car seat adapter models include 00945 for Graco, 00946 for Chicco and 00947 for Peg Perego frames. "Joovy" and the model numbers can be found on the label at the center of the end bar of the adapter. Read more.