Product Recall Number: 11-256
Why was B-Nimble Strollers recalled?
An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Product Recall Number: 11-256
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2011-06-22
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: B-Nimble Strollers
Description: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Hazard Description: An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 20,000 in the United States and 800 in Canada
Incidents: Britax has received seven reports of the brake not being fully engaged. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using their strollers and contact Britax for information and to request an improved replacement stroller. Consumers who resume use of their strollers while awaiting the replacement should always ensure that the brake is fully engaged.
Sold At: Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide and online retailers between September 2010 and June 2011 for about $200.
Importers: Britax Child Safety Inc., of Charlotte, N.C.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed