Valco Baby Stroller Recall

Valco Baby Tri Mode Twin Jogging Stroller, Recalled stroller

Wow, it seems like product recalls on Baby Products have become a daily event!

According to this news site the Valco Baby Jogging Strollers are being recalled due to a strangulation hazard.

The following models are affected:
Model Numbers

RUN6140 RUN6141 RUN6142
RUN6143 RUN6144 RUN6145
RUN6146 RUN6147 RUN7710
RUN7711 TRI8800 TRI8801
TRI8802 TRI8803 TRI8890
TRI9103 TRI9104 TRI9105
TRI9106 TRI1033 TRI1034
TRI1035
If you have one of these strollers, you are advised to remove the grab bar and contact the company immediately at Valco Baby (800) 610-7850 or you can email them at recall@valcobaby.com or visit their website.

Valco Baby Tri Mode Single Jogging Stroller

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But wait... that's not all, there is another stroller recall!

Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport Jogging Strollers have been recalled as well due to a strangulation hazard. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission these are the important parts of the recall for you to know.

Tike Tech City X3, Recalled Stroller

Manufacturer: Tike Tech Ltd., of Toronto, Ontario

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 strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged to always secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended. To learn more about the importance of stroller safety, download CPSC’s safety alert: www.cpsc.gov/CPSCPUB/PUBS/5096.pdf

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves the grab bar on Tike Tech Single City X3 and X3 Sport strollers. “Tike Tech” is printed on the footrest and on the back of the stroller on the left and right sides. The ID codes are located on the interior left side frame. The following ID codes are included in this recall:
ID-Codes
TT-18-01
TT-18-02
TT-18-03
TT-18-04
TT-18-05
TT-18-06
TT-18-07

The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller.

Sold at: Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com from October 2009 through February 2010 for about $300.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Tike Tech to receive a free replacement grab bar.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Tike Tech at (800) 296-4602 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email the firm at recall@tiketech.com or visit firm’s website at www.tiketech.com

Tike Tech X3 Sport, Recalled Stroller

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So, check out the model numbers if you have these brands and remember that if you are buying from craigslist or a garage sale to always check and see if that model number was the subject of a recall!

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