Product Recall Number: 97-102
Why was Century TraveLite SPORT strollers recalled?
Certain models of these strollers have restraint buckles that could unlatch and fold locks that could break causing the stroller to fold unexpectedly if the front wheels of the stroller hit a curb or other stationary object. If the restraint buckle unlatches or the fold locks fail, a child could fall out of the stroller and be injured.
Product Recall Number: 97-102
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 1997-04-15
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Century TraveLite SPORT strollers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Century Products Co. of Macedonia, Ohio, recalled about 166,000 Century TraveLite SPORT strollers. Certain models of these strollers have restraint buckles that could unlatch and fold locks that could break causing the stroller to fold unexpectedly if the front wheels of the stroller hit a curb or other stationary object. If the restraint buckle unlatches or the fold locks fail, a child could fall out of the stroller and be injured.Century has received approximately 1,400 reports from consumers about these problems, including 78 injuries, such as bumps and bruises.The recall program is no longer available. Consumers should discard or destroy the strollers.The affected strollers are Century TraveLite SPORT strollers with model numbers 11-171, 11-181, or 11-191. These strollers were made from February 1995 through October 1995. The model number and date manufactured are located on the side tubing of the stroller. Department, juvenile products, and discount stores nationwide sold these strollers beginning in February 1995 for about $60 to $80.Consumers should immediately stop using these strollers and discard or destroy the product. The recall program is no longer available. More information can be obtained by writing to Century Products Co., 9600 Valley View Rd., Macedonia, OH 44056 or by calling the company's customer service number at 800-345-4109.
Hazard Description: Certain models of these strollers have restraint buckles that could unlatch and fold locks that could break causing the stroller to fold unexpectedly if the front wheels of the stroller hit a curb or other stationary object. If the restraint buckle unlatches or the fold locks fail, a child could fall out of the stroller and be injured.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Dispose, No Remedy Available
Units: About 166,000
Incidents: Century has received approximately 1,400 reports from consumers about these problems, including 78 injuries, such as bumps and bruises.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these strollers and discard or destroy the product. The recall program is no longer available.
Sold At: Department, juvenile products, and discount stores nationwide sold these strollers beginning in February 1995 for about $60 to $80.
Importers: None Listed
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: None Listed
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed