The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·06030·Announced 2005-11-17

Mountain Buggy Strollers Recalled Due to Handlebar Breakage Risk

Sycamore Kids Inc. is expanding a recall of Mountain Buggy strollers because the handlebar can crack or break, posing an injury risk to children.

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 handlebar failure) where minor injuries (bruises and scrapes) have been reported, but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products with reported minor injury.

Plain-English summary

Sycamore Kids Inc. is expanding its recall of approximately 3,200 Mountain Buggy Urban Single, Urban Double, and Breeze jogging strollers. The recall is due to a defect where the handlebar can crack or break, causing it to detach while in use. This poses a risk of injury to young children.

The company has received 22 reports of the handlebar cracking or breaking when the stroller was pulled up or taken down stairs. These incidents resulted in two reports of bruises and scrapes. The affected strollers have a metal frame and cloth seat, and were sold in various colors including navy, red, black, silver, and orange. Specific item and serial numbers are listed on the metal plate above the footrest.

Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately. They can contact Sycamore Kids Inc. toll-free at (866) 524-8805 or write to [email protected] to find an authorized repair center and receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.

The recalled product

Product
Mountain Buggy Urban Single, Urban Double and Breeze Strollers
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard
Affected units
3,200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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