phil&teds recalls Explorer and Hammerhead strollers due to brake failure risk. Affected models have serial numbers from 0610/0001 to 0111/4788. Consumers must stop using and contact phil&teds for a brake upgrade.
The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard.
phil&teds is recalling Explorer and Hammerhead strollers because the brake mechanism can fail, leading to injury. Owners with serial numbers from 0610/0001 to 0111/4788 should stop using the strollers immediately and contact phil&teds for a brake assembly upgrade.
The brake mechanism can fail, which may cause the stroller to stop moving unexpectedly or tip over, leading to injury. This risk is present in normal use without any specific trigger.
Parents or caregivers who own Explorer or Hammerhead strollers with serial numbers from 0610/0001 to 0111/4788 are most at risk. These strollers were sold between June 2010 and January 2011.
Check for the phil&teds logo on the crotch piece of the harness and the serial number sticker on the inside of the left hand hinge. Affected strollers have serial numbers from 0610/0001 to 0111/4788.
Immediately stop using the stroller if it has a serial number from 0610/0001 to 0111/4788.
Contact phil&teds to arrange for a free upgraded brake assembly or a new frame with upgraded brake assembly.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact phil&teds to arrange to receive a upgraded brake assembly. Explorer owners will receive a new frame fitted with an upgraded brake assembly. Consumers can perform an in-home swap out of the affected frame. Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return shipping container in order to return the stroller to phil&teds where the brake assembly will be replaced and the stroller returned.
Explorer and Hammerhead strollers with serial numbers from 0610/0001 to 0111/4788.
Check the serial number sticker on the inside of the left hand hinge; affected strollers have serial numbers from 0610/0001 to 0111/4788.
Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return container, but Explorer owners can perform an in-home swap of the frame.
We’ve drafted a message you can send phil&teds to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 731 — phil&teds Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers Hello, I own a Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers that is covered by recall 731 from phil&teds. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact phil&teds to arrange to receive a upgraded brake assembly. Explorer owners will receive a new frame fitted with an upgraded brake assembly. Consumers can perform an in-home swap out of the affected frame. Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return shipping container in order to return the stroller to phil&teds where the brake assembly will be replaced and the stroller returned. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
