Double Stroller Recall
Baby Product Manufacturer Issues Nationwide Recall of Zooper Tango Double Strollers Due to Collapse Hazard
On August 19, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced that Oregon-based Lan Enterprises LLC had recalled their Zooper Tango double strollers after reports that the strollers may unexpectedly collapse during use.
The defect places babies, toddlers and older children in the strollers at risk for falls and other injuries.
The recall information follows. For more information about this recall, including photos of the recalled strollers, click here.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, 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.
Name of Product:
Double stroller
Units:
About 3,700
Distributor:
Lan Enterprises LLC of Hillsboro, OR, and formerly of Beaverton, OR.
Hazard:
The stroller's frame latch above the front wheels can fail when the stroller hits an object, causing the stroller to unexpectedly collapse. This can result in minor scrapes, cuts and bruises.
Incidents/Injuries:
The company has received 185 reports of frame latch failures. In one incident a 13-month-old boy and a 3-year-old boy received scrapes and bruises when their stroller hit a sidewalk and the stroller collapsed.
Description:
This recall involves 2007 and 2008 Zooper Tango double strollers with a model number of SL808B and SL808F. The model numbers were printed on the original packaging. The strollers have production dates ranging from January 1, 2007, through April 30, 2008. The production dates are printed on the warning labels attached to the seats. The word "Zooper" is printed on the stroller canopies and grab bars. The Web address www.zooper.com is printed on the basket under the stroller seats.
Sold at:
Juvenile product and mass merchandise retailers nationwide and online retailers, including www.albeebaby.com and www.babiesrus.com, from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $400 and $430.
Manufactured in:
China
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled strollers and contact Zooper USA to receive a free repair kit.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Zooper USA toll-free at (888) 966-7379 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site.
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