CPSC, Sycamore Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers

Recalled July 14, 2005 · CPSC recall 05226 · Sycamore Kids

Hazard

The handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to possibly detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.

Remedy

Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.

Units

About 300

Incidents / injuries

Sycamore has received 10 reports of handlebar either cracking or breaking, when the stroller was pulled up or taken down stairs. No injuries were reported.

Description

The recalled strollers have a metal frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The strollers were sold in a variety of solid colors, including navy, red, black, silver and orange. A metal plate above the footrest shows the Mountain Buggy logo with "Mountain Buggy" written underneath. "URBAN" also is written on the metal plates. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Single strollers have item number U1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 0003342. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Double strollers have item number U2204-002 and serial numbers between 000000 and 006957. The serial number and model number are on the back of the metal plate.

What to do

Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.

Contact

Call Sycamore Kids Inc. toll-free at (866) 524-8805 anytime, or write to [email protected]. This recall information also can be found on the firm's Web site at www.mountainbuggyusa.com

Product

Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double Jogging Strollers

Distributed by

Sycamore Kids Inc., of Fort Collins, Colo.

Retailers

Baby furniture and baby product stores nationwide and Web retailers, from December 2004 through July 2005, for between $400 and $600.

Made in

New Zealand

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