The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·06148·Announced 2006-04-25

Mountain Buggy Strollers Recalled Due to Handlebar Breakage Risk

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

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 where minor injuries (bruises and scrapes) have been reported, but no serious injuries or fatalities are documented, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for injury risk without severe harm.

Plain-English summary

Sycamore Kids Inc. is expanding its recall of approximately 4,000 Mountain Buggy Urban Single, Urban Double, and Breeze jogging strollers. The recall was initiated because the handlebars on these strollers can crack or break when the stroller is pulled up or taken down stairs. If the handlebar detaches while in use, it poses a risk of injury to young children.

The affected strollers feature a metal frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. They were sold in various colors, including midnight blue, navy, red, black, silver, and orange. A metal plate above the footrest displays the Mountain Buggy logo along with the model name "Urban" or "Breeze." The specific item and serial numbers for the recalled units are listed on the back of this metal plate. The Urban Single strollers have item number U1204-002 with serial numbers between 000000 and 015276. The Urban Double strollers have item number U2204-002 with serial numbers between 000000 and 009221. The Breeze strollers have item number B1204-001 with serial numbers between 000000 and 000191.

Sycamore Kids has received 49 reports of handlebars cracking or breaking, which resulted in five reports of bruises and scrapes. The strollers were sold nationwide through juvenile furniture retailers, baby product stores, and web retailers from December 2004 through September 2005 for between $400 and $640. Consumers should contact Sycamore Kids Inc. to locate an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet. For additional information, consumers can call Sycamore Kids toll-free at (866) 524-8805 or visit www.mountainbuggyusa.com.

The recalled product

Product
Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze Strollers
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard
Affected units
4,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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