The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Units: About 216,000
Hazard: The hinge on the stroller’s folding mechanism can cut off fingertips, break fingers or cause deep cuts or other injuries when a person presses the release button while pulling on the release strap.
Description: Britax B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion single and double strollers were sold in various colors, including black, red, green, beige, navy and orange. They were manufactured between March 2011 and June 2013 and have the following model numbers: U341763, U341764, U341782 and U341783 for the B-Agile strollers; U361818 or U361819 for the B-Agile Double strollers; and U391820, U391821 and U391822 for the BOB Motion strollers. The model number and the manufacture date in YYYY/MM/DD format can be found on a label on the inside of the stroller’s metal frame near the right rear wheel.
Sold at: Major retailers and juvenile products stores nationwide, and at Amazon.com, albeebaby.com, buybuybaby.com, diapers.com, ToysRUs.com and other online retailers from May 2011 through June 2013 for $250 to $450.
Remedy: Contact Britax for a repair kit.
Contact: Call 866-204-1665 or visit www.britaxusa.com or www.bobgear.com.
