Product Recall Number: 08-113
Why was Xplory® Baby Strollers recalled?
A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Product Recall Number: 08-113
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-12-10
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Xplory® Baby Strollers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Stokke LLC, of Kennesaw, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 2,000 Xplory Baby Strollers. A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.Name of Product: Xplory® Baby StrollersUnits: About 2,000Distributor: Stokke LLC, of Kennesaw, Ga.Hazard: A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 14 reports of one of the front wheels falling off, including one incident where a child received a scratch when she toppled out of the stroller. In addition, there were 244 reports outside of the United States of one of the front wheels falling off.Description: Only Xplory® baby strollers with serial numbers 1 through 27,295 and 27,698 through 28,097 and with grey handles are included in the recall. The serial number is located under the foot plate. Strollers with white handles are not included in this recall.Manufactured in: The recalled front wheels were manufactured in China and the strollers were made in Norway.Sold through: Stokke distributors, website and juvenile product retailers nationwide from September 2003 through December 2006 for about $770.Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Stokke to arrange for a free replacement of the front wheels. Stokke will contact all known purchasers by e-mail or regular mail. Stokke notified its retailers and posted a recall notice on its website in May 2007.Note: Some consumers have already received a repair to their stroller or are in the process of receiving replacement wheels. These consumers do not need to contact Stokke again.Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Stokke toll-free at (877) 978-6553 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.stokkeusa.com.
Hazard Description: A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 2,000
Incidents: The firm has received 14 reports of one of the front wheels falling off, including one incident where a child received a scratch when she toppled out of the stroller. In addition, there were 244 reports outside of the United States of one of the front wheels falling off.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Stokke to arrange for a free replacement of the front wheels. Stokke will contact all known purchasers by e-mail or regular mail. Stokke notified its retailers and posted a recall notice on its website in May 2007.
Sold At: Stokke distributors, website and juvenile product retailers nationwide from September 2003 through December 2006 for about $770.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: Stokke LLC, of Kennesaw, Ga.
Manufactured In: The recalled front wheels were manufactured in China and the strollers were made in Norway.
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed