The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·19763·Announced 2019-07-25

Britax Recalls Modified Thru-Bolt Axles for BOB Jogging Strollers

Britax is recalling modified thru-bolt axles for BOB jogging strollers because the front wheel can fracture and detach, posing fall and injury hazards.

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 (fall and injury hazards) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Britax Child Safety Inc. is recalling modified thru-bolt axles (model number S11393700) distributed free of charge to consumers in connection with the BOB Information Campaign from January 10, 2019, to April 26, 2019. The axles were manufactured for use with BOB Jogging Strollers made between January 1, 2009, and September 30, 2015. Approximately 200 units were distributed.

The modified thru-bolt on the front wheel can fracture, allowing the wheel to detach from the stroller. This poses fall and injury hazards to children in the stroller and adults operating the stroller. Britax has received 8 reports of the modified thru-bolt fracturing, but there are no reports of injuries associated with the product.

Consumers should immediately stop using the modified thru-bolt axle installed on the front wheel of their BOB jogging stroller. Britax is contacting consumers directly who received the axles to provide a free replacement thru-bolt axle. Consumers who have already been contacted by Britax will automatically receive a replacement. Those who have not been contacted may reach Britax toll-free at 888-427-4829 or via email at [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Modified thru-bolt axles for use with BOB Jogging Strollers distributed through the BOB Information Campaign from January 10, 2019 to April 26, 2019
Manufacturer
Britax Child Safety Inc., of Fort Mill, S.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard
Affected units
200

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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