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Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations

Reported: February 10, 2010 Initiated: February 10, 2010 #10137

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

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.

Details

Units Affected
About 14,000 in the United States and 900 in Canada
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Britax-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Risk-of-Fingertip-Amputations-and-Lacerations

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 14,000 in the United States and 900 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 10, 2010. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 10137.

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