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Stokke Announces Recall of Certain Xplory Strollers Due to Front Wheel Detachment

U.S. CPSCFallsDec 11, 2007
Recalled Stroller, indicating plate
Recalled Stroller, indicating plate
Label with serial number under foot plate
Label with serial number under foot plate
The serial number on the label
The serial number on the label

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

Hazard

A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Stokke to arrange for a free replacement of the front wheels. Stokke will contact all known purchasers by e-mail or regular mail. Stokke notified its retailers and posted a recall notice on its Web site in May 2007.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received 14 reports of one of the front wheels falling off, including one incident where a child received a scratch when she toppled out of the stroller. In addition, there were 244 reports outside of the United States of one of the front wheels falling off.

Product description

Only Xplory® baby strollers with serial numbers 1 through 27,295 and 27,698 through 28,097 and with gray handles are included in the recall. The serial number is located under the foot plate. Strollers with white handles are not included in this recall.

Sold on

Stokke distributors, Web site and juvenile product retailers nationwide from September 2003 through December 2006 for about $770.

Contact the company

For more information, contact Stokke toll-free at (877) 978-6553 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.stokkeusa.com

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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