CPSCFebruary 7, 2013

Mutsy USA EVO Strollers recall: Strangulation Hazard

Mutsy USA Recalls EVO Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard

Why was Mutsy USA EVO Strollers recalled?

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, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Mutsy USA to receive a free replacement seat unit and grab bar. Contact: Contact Mutsy USA toll-free at (877) 546-9230 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.mutsy.com for recall information.

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
EVO strollers
Company
Mutsy BV., of Goirle, Netherlands, Mutsy USA Inc., of Newark, N.J.
Quantity
About 340
Sold at
Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com between April 2012 and December 2012 for about $400.
Recall date
February 7, 2013
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall includes EVO strollers manufactured between February 2012 (01.02.12) and November 2012 (30.11.12) with the following model numbers: MT12-03, MT12-11, MT12-14, MT12-31, MT12-34, MT12-37, MT12-39, MT12-42, MT12-43 and MT12-48. The model number and date code can be found underneath the stroller seat on a white sticker. The strollers have black or silver-colored metal frames with brown, navy blue, black, or white seats. "EVO" is printed on the lower back frame of the stroller.

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