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CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers (00103a)

U.S. CPSCInjuriesMay 2, 2000
Recalled jogging stroller
Recalled jogging stroller
Recalled jogging stroller
Recalled jogging stroller

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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