Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations

Active Recall Announced February 10, 2010 CPSC #10137

Quick answer

Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations is CPSC recall #10137, announced on February 10, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers. "Blink" is printed on the metal frame on both sides of the stroller, below the hand grips. The recalled "Blink" strollers have model numbers U261813, U261814, U261815, U261816, U261817, U271813, U271817 and U271815 and were manufactured between May 2009 and September 2009. The model number and manufacturing date can be found on a white label on the stroller frame, near the bottom of the stroller basket. The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.. Affected brand: Britax Child Safety, Inc..

Hazard

This recall involves all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers. "Blink" is printed on the metal frame on both sides of the stroller, below the hand grips. The recalled "Blink" strollers have model numbers U261813, U261814, U261815, U261816, U261817, U271813, U271817 and U271815 and were manufactured between May 2009 and September 2009. The model number and manufacturing date can be found on a white label on the stroller frame, near the bottom of the stroller basket.

Affected products

Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers

Recalled brands

Britax Child Safety, Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.

Recall date

February 10, 2010

Categories

Strollers & Accessories

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #10137?

CPSC recall #10137 covers Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 10, 2010. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers. "Blink" is printed on the metal frame on both sides of the stroller, below the hand grips. The recalled "Blink" strollers have model numbers U261813, U261814, U261815, U261816, U261817, U271813, U271817 and U271815 and were manufactured between May 2009 and September 2009. The model number and manufacturing date can be found on a white label on the stroller frame, near the bottom of the stroller basket.

What is the remedy for recall #10137?

The CPSC remedy for recall #10137 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2010/Britax-Recalls-Strollers-Due-to-Risk-of-Fingertip-Amputations-and-Lacerations. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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