Dorel Juvenile Recalls Safety 1st Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
What's being recalled
Safety 1st Step and Go Travel Systems
Units: About 20,000 (in addition, 5,800 were sold in Canada)
This recall involves Step and Go Travel Systems sold under the Safety 1st brand and manufactured by Dorel Juvenile. The stroller has a step-to-open design that opens by stepping on the pedal. It was sold in a variety of colors along with the OnBoard 35 infant car seat. Safety 1st is imprinted on the front of the stroller tray. Model number TR314 is printed on a white label on the back of the stroller seat.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The stroller tray folding mechanism can partially disengage on one side when used with an infant car seat attached to the stroller, posing a fall hazard.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
The firm has received 30 reports of the front stroller tray that supports the infant car seat disengaging on one side. No injuries reported.
What CPSC says to do
Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers with the infant car seat and contact Safety 1st for a free repair kit.
How to contact the company
Safety 1st toll-free at 866-762-3036 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at stepandgo@djgusa.com or online at www.safety1st.com and click on "Safety Notices" for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 16249, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.