The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·91116·Announced 1991-08-29

Gerry Umbrella Strollers Recalled Due to Potential Brake Failure

Gerry Baby Products is recalling 1,000 umbrella-style strollers because the brakes may fail on inclines, posing a risk of injury to infants.

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 (stroller brake failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for theoretical hazards without confirmed illness or injury.

Plain-English summary

Gerry Baby Products Company, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,000 portable, umbrella-style strollers. The recall involves model numbers 127, 136, 166, 195, and 196, which were sold nationwide between May and June 1991 for approximately $25 to $55 each. Affected units can be identified by the model number and the date "May 1991" located on the metal lock between the rear stroller legs, or by specific date codes (1128 through 1137) printed on the original box.

The strollers' brakes may not hold when locked on an incline, which could allow the stroller to roll and potentially result in injury to a baby. Gerry has not received any reports of injury related to this problem. The strollers were sold through J.C. Penney, Pace, and Child World retail stores, as well as specific regional retailers including Dillard's, Hambilton and Carr, Everything Baby, Lechmere, For the Traveler, Nordstrom, Kiddie World, and Marines.

Consumers who have a Gerry stroller with the affected model numbers and "May 1991" on the metal lock should contact Evenflo's Parent Link Consumer Resource Center at (800) 233-5921 for assistance. Although Gerry Baby Products is out of business, the Evenflo Company has taken over the responsibility for responding to this recall. Consumers may also call this number for assistance in identifying whether their stroller is affected.

The recalled product

Product
1,000 Gerry Strollers Recalled For Potential Brake Failure
Manufacturer
Kiddie World
Category
Consumer Product — Strollers
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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