Aria Child Recalls Strollers Due to Laceration and Fall Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-12-20). Hazards: laceration, fall, entrapment. Models: 10AW1G-RAS2U, 10AW1G-WHT2U, 10AW1G-CHA4U, 10AW1G-CIR5U, 10AW1G-AQU2U. About 29,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17057 |
| Published | 2016-12-20 |
| Last updated | 2016-12-20 |
| Products | Qbit strollers |
| Firm named in the title | Aria Child |
| Firms | Aria Child Inc. of Dedham, Mass. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 29,400 |
| Model numbers | 10AW1G-RAS2U, 10AW1G-WHT2U, 10AW1G-CHA4U, 10AW1G-CIR5U, 10AW1G-AQU2U |
| Hazard classes | laceration, fall, entrapment |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Babies R US and other retail stores nationwide and Albeebaby.com, Amazon.com, Dmartstores.com, Medbroad.com and other online retailers from May 2015 through November 2016 for about $180. |
Description
This recall involves the gb Qbit lightweight stroller for children up to 50 pounds. The recalled strollers have 4 sets of two wheels, a five-point harnessed restraint system, a full-sized reclining seat, a storage basket, a removable cup holder and a travel storage bag. The strollers can also be used as a travel system with infant carriers. The strollers are mostly black with an accent color. The "gb" red box logo is printed on the harness and on both sides of the stroller legs and "Qbit" is printed in white on the stroller legs. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a sticker on the rear leg of the stroller, directly above the wheels, next to the storage basket. Model Number Accent Color 10AW1G-RAS2U raspberry 10AW1G-WHT2U white 10AW1G-CHA4U charcoal 10AW1G-CIR5U citrus lemon 10AW1G-AQU2U aqua Date of Manufacture March 25, 2015 through March 9, 2016 The date of manufacture is formatted as YYYY|MM|DD.
Hazard
A gap in the stroller's folding side hinge can pinch a caregiver's hand during unfolding, posing a laceration hazard. In addition, the stroller can fold unexpectedly during use, posing an injury and fall hazard to the caregiver and child.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Aria Child for a free replacement stroller.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of consumers being pinched by the stroller hinge mechanism, resulting in four consumers needing stitches for cuts. In addition, there were 71 reports of the stroller unexpectedly folding during use, resulting in 12 minor bumps or bruises to a child or caregiver and one fractured wrist and elbow to an adult due to a fall.
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