CPSC recall · Reported February 10, 2010
Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
The CPSC recalled This recall involves all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers. "Blink" is printed on ….
Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 10, 2010. Reason: The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consu…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to rece…. Verify recall #10137 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consu….
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- agency class
- February 10, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #10137 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
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Product description
This recall involves all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers. "Blink" is printed on the metal frame on both sides of the stroller, below the hand grips. The recalled "Blink" strollers have model numbers U261813, U261814, U261815, U261816, U261817, U271813, U271817 and U271815 and were manufactured between May 2009 and September 2009. The model number and manufacturing date can be found on a white label on the stroller frame, near the bottom of the stroller basket.
Reason for recall
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 10137 |
| Date reported | February 10, 2010 |
| Date initiated | February 10, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 14,000 in the United States and 900 in Canada |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.
- Check the recall number (10137) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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