Valco Baby Jogging Stroller Recall
Valco Baby has recalled 12,000 Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers due to strangulation hazard.
From the CPSC, “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.”
The CPS warns, “When using a stroller, parents and caregivers are encouraged always to secure children by using the safety harness and never to leave them unattended.”
There have been no reported injuries.
The affected strollers have a grab bar on Tri Mode Single and Twin strollers. “Valco Baby” is printed on the head rest and the padding on the footboard. The grab bar is optional and can be removed from the stroller. The stroller’s model numbers are on a white sticker on the left hand side of brake bar. The model numbers include RUN6140, RUN6141, RUN6141, RUN6142, RUN6143, RUN6144, RUN6145, RUN6146, RUN6147, RUN7710, RUN7711, TRI8800, TRI8801, TRI8802, TRI8803, TRI8890, TRI9103, TRI9104, TRI9104, TRI9405, TRI9406, TRI1033, TRI1034, and TRI1035.
If you have the affected models, you should immediately remove the grab bar from the stroller and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar. For more information, you can contact the company a 800-610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, visit the firm’s website at www.valcobaby.com, or email at recall@valcobaby.com.
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