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Mamas & Papas Recalls Armadillo Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

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Armadillo Flip
Armadillo Flip · Photo: CPSC

What's being recalled

Mamas & Papas Armadillo Flip Strollers

Units: About 3,000 (In addition one was sold in Canada)

This recall involves Mamas & Papas' Armadillo Flip and Armadillo Flip XT strollers. All models are folding, single-occupant infant strollers. The strollers come in various colors including black, teal and navy and weigh about 22 pounds. Recalled items can be identified by their lot number, which is the month and year of manufacture. Lot numbers ranges for recalled Armadillo Flip strollers are 00814 through 00416 (August 2014 through April 2016). Lot number ranges for the Flip XT are 01214 through 00416 (December 2014 through April 2016). The lot number is printed on the sewn-in label on the stroller.

The problem, in CPSC's words

A loose latch on the stroller can cause the seat to tip back unexpectedly when infant is in the parent-facing position, posing a fall hazard to infants.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

There have been 10 reports of seats tipping back. No injuries have been reported.

What CPSC says to do

Repair

Consumers should immediately stop using the strollers and contact Mamas & Papas for a free repair.

How to contact the company

Mamas & Papas at 800-309-6312 anytime or online at www.mamasandpapas.com/us and click on Recall Notice for more information.

Open the official CPSC notice

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 17010, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.