Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Strollers Due to Abrasion Hazard

Recalled December 27, 2006 · CPSC recall 07069 · Regal Lager

Recalled Stroller without and with additional seat

Hazard

Children can touch the rear tires when in the stroller's add-on seat. This can pose an abrasion hazard to children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the additional rear seat in the lower position on top of the rear axle and contact Regal Lager for free additional rear wheel guards.

Units

About 14,300

Incidents / injuries

Regal Lager has received one report of a child who scraped his arm from touching the tire in motion.

Description

This recall involves the e3 Buggy, which is a three-wheeled stroller with a black steel tubing frame. It is sold in a variety of fabric colors. An additional seat, known as a "Doubles Kit," can be added directly behind the main stroller's seat allowing a second child to ride in the stroller. This seat can either be added on top of the stroller's frame or attached on top of the rear axle in the lower position. When used in the lower position, a seated child can reach the wheels.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the additional rear seat in the lower position on top of the rear axle and contact Regal Lager for free additional rear wheel guards.

Contact

For more information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com

Product

Phil & Teds e3 Strollers with doubles seats

Manufacturer(s)

Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.

Retailers

Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide, and Internet retailers from July 2005 through November 2006 for about $380.

Made in

China

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