CPSC recall · Reported October 6, 2010
Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulatio…
Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.y. recalled This recall involves the grab bar on Tri Mode Single and Twin strollers. "Valco Baby" is ….
Valco Baby Recalls Jogging Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard was recalled by Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.y. in October 6, 2010. Reason: The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through a…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby…. Verify recall #11003 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through a….
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- October 6, 2010
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #11003 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, 3 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 the grab bar on Tri Mode Single and Twin strollers. "Valco Baby" is printed on the head rest and the padding on the footboard. The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller. The stroller's model numbers are located on a white sticker on the left hand side of brake bar. The recalled strollers with the affected grab bars are listed in the chart below. Model Numbers RUN6140 RUN6141 RUN6142 RUN6143 RUN6144 RUN6145 RUN6146 RUN6147 RUN7710 RUN7711 TRI8800 TRI8801 TRI8802 TRI8803 TRI8890 TRI9103 TRI9104 TRI9105 TRI9106 TRI1033 TRI1034 TRI1035 To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC's safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf
Reason for recall
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged always to secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 11003 |
| Date reported | October 6, 2010 |
| Date initiated | October 6, 2010 |
| Recalling firm | Valco Baby, of Brooklyn, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 12,000 |
| 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 remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.
- Check the recall number (11003) 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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