DATE: August 28, 2008
CATEGORY: Strollers
COMPANY/BRAND: Regal Lager
THE DANGER: The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
DESCRIPTION: The recall includes about 44,000 strollers. The single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat, and canopy. The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats, and double sun canopies. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal, and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.
An additional 425 e3 Twin Buggy Strollers were recalled on May 4, 2006
SOLD AT: Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650.
WHAT TO DO: Stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions. For more information, call Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit their Web site at www.regallager.com.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08377.html