Official recall notice
CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers
- Recall date
- 2000-05-02
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 3,700
Why it was recalled
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.
Recommended action
What to do
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.
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.
Reported incidents
BOB Trailers has received seven reports of the wheel connector cracking, causing the front wheel to become loose. No injuries have been reported.