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Britax Child Safety, Inc recalls BRITAX B-AGILE and BOB MOTION Strollers
- Starting date:
- January 30, 2014
- Posting date:
- January 30, 2014
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Children's Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Laceration Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-37685
Joint recall with Health Canada, the United States Consumer Product Safety Commission (US CPSC) and Britax Child Safety Inc.
Affected products
BRITAX B-AGILE Stroller and BOB MOTION Stroller
Product description
The recall involves the BRITAX B-AGILE and BOB MOTION strollers manufactured between March 1, 2011 and June 10, 2013 with the following model numbers:
Products | Product Type | Model Number |
---|---|---|
B-AGILE Single Strollers | B-AGILE BLACK | U341782 |
B-AGILE RED | U341783 | |
B-AGILE KIWI | U341764 | |
B-AGILE SANDSTONE | U341763 | |
B-AGILE Double Strollers | B-AGILE DOUBLE RED | U361818 |
B-AGILE DOUBLE BLACK | U361819 | |
BOB MOTION Single Strollers | BOB MOTION BLACK | U391820 |
BOB MOTION NAVY | U391821 | |
BOB MOTION ORANGE | U391822 |
On the B-AGILE or BOB MOTION stroller, the Date of Manufacture (DOM) label can be found on the inside of the stroller frame near the right rear wheel.
Hazard identified
BRITAX has determined that certain BRITAX B-AGILE and BOB MOTION strollers pose a laceration hazard from the folding hinge mechanism as the consumer folds the stroller.
Neither Britax nor Health Canada have received reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
However, Britax has received 8 reports of finger lacerations in the United States.
Number sold
Approximately 8,842 strollers were sold through various retailers in Canada.
Approximately 215,784 strollers were sold in the United States.
Time period sold
The recalled strollers were sold from March 2011 to June 2013.
Place of origin
Manufactured in China.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Britax Child Safety Inc.
Charlotte
South Carolina
UNITED STATES
What you should do
All registered owners of the affected strollers are being sent a remedy kit. If your stroller is not registered, please visit firm's website or contact the Britax information line toll free at 1-866-204-1665 or by email to order a free remedy kit.
You should confirm that your stroller is affected by visiting firm's website.
Consumers may also view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.