Bumbleride Recalls Indie & Indie Twin Strollers Due to Fall Hazard

Bumbleride Indie & Indie Twin Strollers

Recall Date: February 3rd, 2012
Type: Strollers
Units: About 28,000 (an additional 2,700 were sold in Canada)
Hazards: The front wheel can break at the axle hub, causing the stroller to tip and posing a fall hazard.
Remedies: Repair
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Bumbleride to receive a free front wheel retrofit kit.

Description

The recalled Bumbleride Indie strollers are model numbers I-107, I-110 and I-205 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the side of the seat frame. The recalled Bumbleride Indie Twin strollers are model numbers IT-108, IT-111, and IT-305 with a DOM (Date of Manufacture) from January 2009 through August 2011 sold in multiple colors. The DOM (Date of Manufacture) can be found on a white rectangular sticker affixed to the underside of the handle.

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Consumer Contact:

For additional information, visit the firm’s website at www.support.bumbleride.com or contact Bumbleride [email protected] or at (800) 530-3930 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.

Injuries:

There have been 36 incidents of the front wheel cracking, including two reports of the stroller tipping over resulting in minor injuries.

Retailers:

Buy Buy Baby and other baby product stores nationwide, online at Bumbleride.com, and other online retailers between January 2009 and January 2012 for between $500 and $700.