The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighCPSC·17010·Announced 2016-10-12

Mamas & Papas Recalls Armadillo Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

Mamas & Papas is recalling Armadillo Flip and Flip XT strollers because a loose latch can cause the seat to tip back, posing a fall hazard to infants.

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 (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a score of 3 (High) per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Mamas & Papas Ltd is recalling approximately 3,000 Armadillo Flip and Armadillo Flip XT strollers in the United States, with one additional unit sold in Canada. The recall involves folding, single-occupant infant strollers manufactured in China and sold in various colors including black, teal, and navy. The strollers weigh about 22 pounds and were sold at retailers such as Albee Baby, Babies 'R' Us, and Buy Buy Baby, as well as online at mamasandpapas.com and Amazon.com, from December 2014 through July 2016 for between $500 and $550.

The recall is due to a fall hazard where a loose latch on the stroller can cause the seat to tip back unexpectedly when an infant is in the parent-facing position. There have been 10 reports of seats tipping back, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers can identify the recalled items by the lot number printed on the sewn-in label. Lot numbers for Armadillo Flip strollers range from 00814 through 00416 (August 2014 through April 2016), and for Flip XT strollers from 01214 through 00416 (December 2014 through April 2016).

Consumers should immediately stop using the strollers and contact Mamas & Papas at 800-309-6312 or online at www.mamasandpapas.com/us to arrange a free repair.

The recalled product

Product
Mamas & Papas Armadillo Flip Strollers
Manufacturer
Mamas & Papas Ltd, of UK
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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