The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·04136·Announced 2004-05-13

Baby Trend Recalls Certain Passport Strollers Due to Fold Joint Collapse Risk

Baby Trend is recalling 11,300 Passport strollers because the fold joint can collapse unexpectedly, causing a baby to fall. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (stroller collapse) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Baby Trend, Inc. is recalling approximately 11,300 Passport strollers. The recall involves strollers with Model Number 1514, SKN number 190554, and manufacturing dates between July 10, 2003, and November 26, 2003. The word "Passport" is written on both sides of the canopy, and the specific model and manufacturing information is printed on the lower frame behind the seat.

The hazard is that the fold joint can collapse unexpectedly, which could cause the baby to fall. Baby Trend has received four reports from consumers of the stroller collapsing, but no injuries have been reported.

The strollers were sold at Babies "R" Us nationwide from July 2003 through February 2004 for about $29. Consumers should stop using the stroller immediately and contact Baby Trend, Inc. to receive a new replacement stroller. To initiate the remedy, consumers must send a cut-out section of the seat with the restraint strap attached. Baby Trend can be reached toll-free at (800) 328-7363 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or via their website at www.babytrend.com.

The recalled product

Product
Passport Stroller
Manufacturer
Baby Trend, Inc., of Ontario, California
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard
Affected units
11,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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