WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with Baby Jogger LLC, of Richland, VA, today announced a voluntary recall of the Baby Jogger Jump Seats product.
Consumers should stop using this recalled product immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Baby Jogger LLC Recalls Baby Jogger Jump Seats Due to Fall Hazard
Units: About 1,545 (U.S.) and about 450 (Canada)
Distributor: Baby Jogger LLC, of Richmond, Va.
Hazard: If the Jump Seat does not properly lock into place, the Jump Seat could disengage from the stroller allowing the child to fall out.
Incidents/Injuries: Baby Jogger has received four reports of children falling from the seat, including reports of scrapes, bruises, cuts and one broken nose.
Description: This recall includes the Baby Jogger Jump Seat.
The Jump Seat is a fabric seat accessory with the name “Baby Jogger” on the front that is attached to the mounting bracket on the frame of a Baby Jogger City Elite, Baby Jogger City Classic or Baby Jogger Summit stroller and allows a toddler and baby to ride together in the same stroller at the same time. The item number is printed on the product packaging as follows:
Item Number: J7J50
Sold Beginning: January 2008
old at: Juvenile products stores, mass merchandisers, and department stores nationwide and on the Web from January 2008 through July 2010 for about $100.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the Jump Seat immediately and contact Baby Jogger to receive Jump Seat safety straps and assembly instructions.
Customer Contact: For additional information, contact Baby Jogger toll-free at (877) 506-2213 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET, e-mail the firm at recall@babyjogger.com, or visit the firm’s website at www.babyjogger.com
Note:
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Recall Notice is available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml11/11145.html
Health Canada’s press release is available at: http://cpsr-rspc.hc-sc.gc.ca/PR-RP/recall-retrait-eng.jsp?re_id=1287
