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Quick summary: “sport v2” and “classic v1” Strollers by phil&teds .
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“sport v2” and “classic v1” Strollers by phil&teds
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Quick summary: “sport v2” and “classic v1” Strollers by phil&teds .
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Description"sport v2" and "classic v1" Strollers by phil&teds; Product description This recall involves phil&teds; "sport v2" and "classic v1" strollers, which are foldable and have 3 wheels. Sport v2 strollers have "SPv2" printed on the wrist safety strap attached to the stroller handle. They can be identified by serial numbers between 0308/0001 and 0510/0840. Classic v1 strollers have "E3C" printed on the wrist safety strap attached to the stroller handle. They can be identified by serial numbers between 0308/0001 and 0510/0906. This recall does not affect sport v1, classic v2, dash, hammerhead, explorer or vibe inline buggies. Hazard identified The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a potential fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child or adult when the consumer is folding and unfolding the stroller. phil&teds; has received 3 reports in the United States of parents catching their fingers in the main hinge of their strollers. Worldwide, there have been an additional 6 reports of incidents. Neither Health Canada nor phil&teds; has received any reports of incidents or injuries in Canada. For more safety tips, visit Health Canada's publication on Strollers and Carriages. Number sold Approximately 7,251 of the recalled strollers were sold at specialty children's stores and online in Canada. Approximately 22,000 were sold in the United States. Time period sold The recalled products were sold from April 2008 to January 2011. Place of origin Manufactured in China. Companies Manufacturer phil&teds® NEW ZEALANDTel: 1-877-432-1642 Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)
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- Consumers should use caution when opening or closing the stroller. Consumers are instructed to contact phil&teds; to receive a free hinge cover.
- For more information, consumers may contact phil&teds; at 1-877-432-1642 or by visiting phil&teds;' recall website.
- Consumers may view the release by the US CPSC on the Commission's website.
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