Tike Tech Strollers
CPSC Announces Recall of Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
On October 6, 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall of jogging strollers marketed in the United States by the Canadian company Tike Tech. A defect in the stroller can place babies at risk for entrapment and possible strangulation injuries.
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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:
Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers
Units:
About 800
Manufacturer:
Tike Tech Ltd., of Toronto, Ontario
Hazard:
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.
Incidents/Injuries:
None reported.
Description:
The recall involves the grab bar on Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport strollers. “Tike Tech” is printed on the footrest and on the back of the stroller on the left and right sides.
The ID codes are located on the interior left side frame. The following ID codes are included in this recall: TT-18-01; TT-18-02; TT-18-03; TT-18-04; TT-18-05; TT-18-06 or TT-18-07.
The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller.
Sold at:
Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $300.
Manufactured in:
China
Remedy:
Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Tike Tech to receive a free replacement grab bar.
Consumer Contact:
For additional information, contact Tike Tech at (800) 296-4602 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s website.
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