| Product name |
Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers |
| Description |
The recalled strollers have metal frames and were sold as single strollers or with a doubles kit to make them double strollers. The Explorer has three wheels and the Hammerhead has four. Both have a cloth seat and canopy. Explorer strollers were sold in the following colors: black, apple green, navy, red/black and apple green/black. Hammerhead strollers were sold in black only. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models. The strollers have the text "phil&teds model EX explorer" or "phil&teds model HH hammerhead" printed on a sticker on the rear axle bar. The serial numbers run consecutively with the month and year followed by the unit number. Affected serial numbers: 0610/0001 to 0111/4788 (June 2010, unit #1, to January 2011, unit #4788). This information can be found on a sticker attached to the inside of the left hand hinge when viewing the stroller from behind. |
| Problem |
The brake mechanism on the strollers can fail, posing an injury hazard. |
| Distribution |
Sold online at philandteds.com, pishposhbaby.com, and albeebaby.com; and at Babies R Us and specialty juvenile retailers in the United States and Canada for between $475 and $500. |
| Company |
phil&teds USA (toll free) 855-652-9019; Web site www.philandteds.com/support |
| Dates sold |
From August 2010 through June 2011 |
| Date posted |
07/29/2011 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, please visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission news release at www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11288.html |
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