Britax Recalls Modified Thru-Bolt Axles for Use with BOB Jogging Strollers Distributed Through the BOB Information Campaign Due to Fall and Injury Hazards (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-07-25). Hazards: fall, injury. About 200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 19763 |
| Published | 2019-07-25 |
| Last updated | 2019-07-25 |
| Products | Modified thru-bolt axles for use with BOB Jogging Strollers distributed through the BOB Information Campaign from January 10, 2019 to April 26, 2019 |
| Firm named in the title | Britax |
| Firms | Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C. (importer); Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C. (distributor); Distributed by Britax free of charge to consumers in connection with the BOB Information Campaign announced on January 10, 2019. (retailer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 200 |
| Hazard classes | fall, injury |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
Description
This recall involves the modified thru-bolt axle provided by Britax free of charge as one of the available incentives to eligible consumers in connection with the BOB Information Campaign announced on January 10, 2019. The model number of the modified thru-bolt axle is S11393700 and it was manufactured for use with BOB Jogging Strollers made between 1/1/2009 to 9/30/2015.
Hazard
The modified thru-bolt on the front wheel can fracture, allowing the wheel to detach from the stroller, posing fall and injury hazards to children in the stroller and adults operating the stroller.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the modified thru-bolt axle installed on the front wheel of their BOB jogging stroller. Britax is contacting consumers directly who received the modified thru-bolt axles and providing them with a free replacement thru-bolt axle. Those consumers may also contact Britax for a free replacement thru-bolt axle. Consumers who have participated in the BOB Information Campaign, and have already been contacted by Britax, will automatically receive a replacement thru-bolt.
Incidents and injuries
Britax has received 8 reports of the modified thru-bolt fracturing. There are no reports of injuries with the modified thru-bolt axle.
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