The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16163·Announced 2016-05-18

phil&teds Recalls Dash Strollers Due to Hinge Pinch Hazard

phil&teds is recalling about 630 Dash v5 strollers in the U.S. because the folding hinge can become damaged, posing a pinch hazard to consumers.

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 (pinch hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo., is recalling about 630 Dash v5 buggy-style strollers in the United States. An additional 240 units were sold in Canada. The recall involves strollers with serial numbers ranging between PTRV 0715/0746 and PTRV 0815/2525, which are printed on the lower left rear cradle next to the identification label. The affected models include Black, Grey Marl, Blue Marl, and Red.

The hinge used to fold the stroller can become damaged while opening and closing, posing a pinch hazard to the consumer. The firm has received one report of the stroller hinge joint separating, but no injuries have been reported.

The strollers were sold from August 2015 through April 2016 for about $550 at Baby Street, Dainty Baby, Mega Babies, other baby product and specialty stores nationwide, and online at Amazon.com, diapers.com, and philandteds.com. Consumers should immediately stop using the stroller and contact phil&teds to have the stroller frame replaced free of charge.

The recalled product

Product
phil&teds dash strollers
Manufacturer
phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo.
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard
Affected units
630

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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