The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08377·Announced 2008-08-28

Phil & Teds Strollers Recalled for Hinge Laceration Hazard

Regal Lager is recalling approximately 44,000 Phil & Teds strollers due to a laceration hazard in the hinge locking mechanism. Consumers should stop using the strollers and contact the company for a free repair kit.

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 (laceration hazard) with reported injuries (nine finger injuries) but no reports of serious injury or death, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Regal Lager Inc. is recalling approximately 44,000 Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy, and sport v1 Single Buggy strollers. The recall was initiated because the strollers' hinge locking mechanism poses a laceration hazard to users when folding and unfolding the strollers.

The affected strollers were sold in baby furniture and baby products stores nationwide from August 2003 through August 2008 for between $400 and $650. The single strollers feature metal frames with three wheels, while the twin strollers have metal frames with four wheels and side-by-side seats. The products were manufactured in China.

Regal Lager has received nine reports from consumers who injured their fingers in the stroller's hinge locking mechanism. Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Regal Lager to obtain a free hinge cover repair kit and instructions. For more information, consumers can call Regal Lager toll-free at (877) 242-5676 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit www.regallager.com.

The recalled product

Product
Phil & Teds e3 Single Buggy, e3 Twin Buggy and sport v1 Single Buggy Strollers
Manufacturer
Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard
Affected units
44,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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