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phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

Reported: June 4, 2014 Initiated: June 4, 2014 #14198

Product Description

This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors.

Reason for Recall

The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors.

Details

Units Affected
About 265 in the U.S. and 122 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors.. Recalled by phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.. Units affected: About 265 in the U.S. and 122 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 4, 2014. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 14198.