Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

Recalled February 3, 2012 · CPSC recall 12104 · Bumbleride

Hazard

The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.

Remedy

Repair

Units

About 28,000 (an additional 2,700 were sold in Canada)

Incidents / injuries

There have been 36 incidents of the front wheel cracking, including two reports of the stroller tipping over resulting in minor injuries.

Description

The recalled Bumbleride Indie strollers are model numbers I-107, I-110 and I-205 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the side of the seat frame. The recalled Bumbleride Indie Twin strollers are model numbers IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the underside of the handle.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bumbleride to receive a free front wheel retrofit kit.

Contact

For additional information, visit the firm’s website at www.support.bumbleride.com or contact Bumbleride [email protected] or at (800) 530-3930 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Product

Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Strollers

Imported by

Bumbleride Inc., of San Diego, Calif.

Retailers

Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bumbleride.com, and other online retailers between January 2009 and January 2012 for between $500 and $700.

Made in

Taiwan

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →