CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers

危险说明 Hazard

• The stroller's front wheel connector can crack during use, causing the wheel to separate from the frame. A jogger could lose control of the stroller, or the stroller could suddenly collapse, resulting in injury to a child.

受影响产品

官方描述 Description

The recall involves the BOB Sport Utility Stroller and BOB Sport Utility Stroller D'lux. The strollers have three wheels and are pacific blue and black, or hunter green and black. Each stroller has a canopy. The "BOB" logo is on the stroller's frame, canopy and on the seat back.

事故与伤害 Incidents / Injuries

• BOB Trailers has received seven reports of the wheel connector cracking, causing the front wheel to become loose. No injuries have been reported.

官方补救措施 Remedy

• Consumers should stop using the stroller immediately, and return it to the store where purchased, for repair. Consumers also can return the strollers to BOB Trailers, for repair.

消费者联系信息

For more information, call (800) 893-2447 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or access the company's website at http://www.bobtrailers.com/safetynotice.html. Media inquiries should be directed to Philip Novotny at (805) 541-2554 Ext. 11.

相关企业

制造商：BOB Trailers Inc., of San Luis Obispo, Calif.

零售商：Bike, baby and outdoor product stores and websites retailers sold the strollers nationwide, from November 1998 through March 2000, for about $280 to $370.