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Archived - phil&teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers
- Starting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- September 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Identification number:
- RA-500001777
Affected products
phil&teds; e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers
Product description
The recalled single strollers all have metal frames with three wheels, a cloth seat and canopy.
The twin strollers have a metal frame with four wheels, side-by-side cloth seats and double sun canopies.
The strollers were sold in a variety of colours including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The phil&teds; logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.
Hazard identified
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
In the US there have been nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller's hinge locking mechanism.
Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these strollers.
Number sold
The number of strollers sold is not known at this time.
Time period sold
The strollers were sold from February 2008 through August 2008.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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phil&teds Most Excellent Buggy Co. Ltd.
Wellington
NEW ZEALAND
- Importer
-
Can-Am Baby Corp.
Oakville
Ontario
CANADA
Tel: 1-905-847-6276
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the stroller.
Consumers may contact their local retailer or visit the firm's website or phil&teds; Safety Updates to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions.
For more information, consumers may also contact:
Can-Am Baby Corp.
99 Bronte Rd., Suite 507
Oakville, ON L6L 3B7
Phone: 1-905-847-6276
Fax: 1-905-847-2775
Email: canambaby1@aol.com.