CPSC, Firms Announce Recall of Jogging Strollers

Recalled May 2, 2000 · CPSC recall 00103a · Firms

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.

Units

About 3,700

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.

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.

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.

Contact

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.

Product

BOB Sport Utility Stroller and BOB Sport Utility Stroller D'lux jogging strollers

Manufacturer(s)

BOB Trailers Inc., of San Luis Obispo, Calif.

Retailers

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

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