[Recalled] Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers — This recall involves all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers | CPSC 2010-02-10
A safety authority has issued a recall or warning for this item. The confirmed facts from the source notice are laid out below.
Recall details
| Product | Britax "Blink" Umbrella Strollers |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 10137 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 10 February 2010 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: This recall involves all Britax "Blink" single umbrella strollers. "Blink" is printed on the metal frame on both sides of the stroller, below the hand grips. The recalled "Blink" strollers have model numbers U261813, U261814, U261815, U261816, U261817, U271813, U271817 and U271815 and were manufactured between May 2009 and September 2009. The model number and manufacturing date can be found on a white label on the stroller frame, near the bottom of the stroller basket. Hazards: The stroller's hinge mechanism poses a fingertip amputation and laceration hazard to the child when the consumer is unfolding/opening the stroller.
This safety recall concerns consumer_product products distributed in United States and was recorded by CPSC. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
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