Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-731.
The recalled strollers have metal frames and were sold as single strollers or with a doubles kit to make them double strollers. The Explorer has three wheels and the Hammerhead has four. Both have a cloth seat and canopy. Explorer strollers were sold in the following colors: black, apple green, navy, red/black and apple green/black. Hammerhead strollers were sold in black only. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models. The strollers have the text "phil&teds model EX explorer" or "phil&teds model HH hammerhead" printed on a sticker on the rear axle bar. The serial numbers run consecutively with the month and year followed by the unit number. Affected serial numbers: 0610/0001 to 0111/4788 (June 2010, unit #1, to January 2011, unit #4788). This information can be found on a sticker attached to the inside of the left hand hinge when viewing the stroller from behind.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-731.
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact phil&teds to arrange to receive a upgraded brake assembly. Explorer owners will receive a new frame fitted with an upgraded brake assembly. Consumers can perform an in-home swap out of the affected frame. Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return shipping container in order to return the stroller to phil&teds where the brake assembly will be replaced and the stroller returned.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Sold Online At Philandteds.com, Pishposhbaby.com, And Albeebaby.com; And At Babies R Us And Specialty Juvenile Retailers In The United States And Canada From August 2010 Through June 2011 For Between $475 And $500. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-731.
For additional information in the U.S. and Canada, contact phil&teds USA toll free at (855) 652-9019 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support
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Sold Online At Philandteds.com, Pishposhbaby.com, And Albeebaby.com; And At Babies R Us And Specialty Juvenile Retailers In The United States And Canada From August 2010 Through June 2011 For Between $475 And $500. Recall FAQ
Sold Online At Philandteds.com, Pishposhbaby.com, And Albeebaby.com; And At Babies R Us And Specialty Juvenile Retailers In The United States And Canada From August 2010 Through June 2011 For Between $475 And $500. is the subject of a children's products recall: Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure. The notice was published on July 28, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 7,400 units are potentially affected.