phil and teds Recalls Dash Strollers Due to Risk of Injury

Recall Number: 16-163

http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/philandteds-recalls-dash-strollers/ 

Recall Summary

Name of Product: phil&teds dash strollers

Hazard: The hinge used to fold the dash v5 stroller can become damaged while opening and closing the stroller, posing a pinch hazard to the consumer.

Remedy: Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the dash v5 stroller and contact phil&teds to have the stroller frame replaced free of charge.

Consumer Contact: phil&teds toll-free at 855-652-9019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.philandteds.com and click on “Support,” then “Upgrades” and “Recalls” for more information.

Recall Details

Photos Available At http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2016/philandteds-recalls-dash-strollers/ 

Units: About 630 in the U.S. (in addition, 240 were sold in Canada)

Description: This recall involves phil&teds dash v5 buggy-style strollers with serial numbers ranging between PTRV 0715/0746 and PTRV 0815/2525. The serial number is printed on the lower left rear cradle, next to the identification label. Colors and models included in the recall are:

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received one report of the stroller hinge joint separating. No injuries have been reported.

Sold at: Baby Street, Dainty Baby, Mega Babies and other baby product and specialty stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com, diapers.com and philandteds.com from August 2015 through April 2016 for about $550.

Importer/Distributor: phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at:

Manufactured in: China

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2016/58466r-eng.php