Lan Enterprises Recalls Zooper Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

Recalled May 27, 2011 · CPSC recall 11225 · Lan Enterprises

Hazard

The opening between the armrest bar/snack tray and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness, and never leave the child unattended.

Remedy

Replace · Repair

Units

About 2,300

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves Zooper strollers sold with an optional use snack tray and armrest bar. The four models of strollers included in this recall were manufactured between February 2009 and June 2010. A warning label attached to the seat has the stroller's production date code. The following models are included in the recall: Brand Model Name Model Number Date Code Model Year(s) Zooper Everyday Tango SL808G 022009-060510 2010, 2011 Zooper Everyday Twist BU822B 060510 2011 Zooper Everyday Waltz SL800J 022009-060510 2010, 2011 Zooper Elite Flamenco SL350B 071509 2010

What to do

Consumers should immediately remove the armrest bar and snack tray from the strollers and contact Zooper USA to receive a free replacement armrest bar and repair kit for the snack tray. Replacement parts will be available beginning July 1, 2011.

Contact

For additional information, contact Zooper USA toll-free at (888) 966-7379 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.zooper.com.

Product

Strollers

Distributed by

Lan Enterprises, LLC, of Hillsboro, Ore.

Retailers

Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide and online retailers, including at Amazon.com, Costco.com and Dmartstores.com from May 2009 to May 2011 for between $200 and $800.

Made in

China

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