Regal Lager to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers recall: Laceration Hazard
Regal Lager Recalls to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Regal Lager to Repair Phil & Teds Strollers recalled?
The stroller's hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to the user folding and unfolding the strollers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions. Contact: For more information, consumers can Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers
- Company
- Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.
- Quantity
- About 44,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2006)
- Sold at
- Baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650.
- Recall date
- August 28, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- Regal Lager has received nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller's hinge locking mechanism.
- Agency
- CPSC
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 colors including red, orange, green, black, charcoal and navy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness.