Mutsy USA Recalls EVO Strollers Due to Strangulation Hazard
EVO stroller (brown)
EVO strollers
Recall Date: February 7th, 2013 Type: Strollers Units: About 340 Hazards:
The opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant's body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. Remedies:
Replace
Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Mutsy USA to receive a free replacement seat unit and grab bar.
Description
This recall includes EVO strollers manufactured between February 2012 (01.02.12) and November 2012 (30.11.12) with the following model numbers: MT12-03, MT12-11, MT12-14, MT12-31, MT12-34, MT12-37, MT12-39, MT12-42, MT12-43 and MT12-48. The model number and date code can be found underneath the stroller seat on a white sticker. The strollers have black or silver-colored metal frames with brown, navy blue, black, or white seats. "EVO" is printed on the lower back frame of the stroller.
Images:
EVO stroller (brown)
EVO stroller (navy blue)
EVO stroller (black)
EVO stroller (white)
Consumer Contact:
Contact Mutsy USA toll-free at (877) 546-9230 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at [email protected], or visit the firm’s website at www.mutsy.com for recall information.
Injuries:
None reported.
Manufacturers:
Mutsy BV., of Goirle, Netherlands
Retailers:
Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com between April 2012 and December 2012 for about $400.