Britax Recalls Strollers Due to Risk of Fingertip Amputations and Lacerations
What's being recalled
Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers
Units: About 14,000 in the United States and 900 in Canada
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 problem, in CPSC's words
The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
None reported.
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Britax to receive free stroller hinge covers.
How to contact the company
For additional information, contact Britax toll-free at (888) 427-4829 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.BlinkRecall.com
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 10137, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.