Tuesday, October 07, 2008

Sycamore Kids Inc. Expands Recall Again of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers

Released: Tuesday, April 25, 2006 by CPSC

Apr

25

2006
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Sycamore Kids Inc., of Fort Collins, Colo., is voluntarily extending a previous recall to include about 4,000 Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze Strollers. The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.

Recall Details

Product

Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze Strollers

Description

The recalled strollers have a metal frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including: midnight blue, navy, red, black, silver and orange. A metal plate above the footrest shows the Mountain Buggy logo with "Mountain Buggy," and "Urban," or "Breeze" written underneath on the metal plate. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Single strollers have item number U1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 015276. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Double strollers have item number U2204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 009221. The recalled Mountain Buggy Breeze strollers have item number B1204-001, and serial numbers between 000000 and 000191. The serial number and model number are on the back of the metal plate.

Hazards

The handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.

Incidents

Sycamore Kids has received 49 reports of the handlebars either cracking or breaking when the stroller was pulled up or taken down stairs. This resulted in five reports of bruises and scrapes.

Remedy

Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.


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