A stroller made by Bugaboo Bee has been recalled due to a tipping hazard, according to recent news sources.
The issue is with the front wheels of the stroller, which can lock unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a stroller tip over.
The stroller is popular with celebrity parents, including Gwen Stefani and Gavin Rossdale, Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck, and Toby McGuire and Jen Myer.
The company recently changed the design of the stroller wheels to a plastic bearing. Previously a metal bearing was used. The change occurred in early 2011. The plastic bearing has decreased the swivel motion of the wheels, which creates a tipping hazard.
The company has stated that new front wheels will be provided to customers who purchased the stroller between January and September of 2011.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, consumer and child safety are my top priorities. I hope that this recall will solve the issue and that these devices no longer pose a danger to young children. If you or someone you know has been injured by or suffered from using a defective device, it’s in your best interest to contact a product liability lawyer as soon as possible. The law limits how long you have to file a claim, so don’t hesitate to call a personal injury lawyer today.
B.O.B Trailers have recalled their jogging strollers due to a possible choking hazard, according to recent news sources.
About 411,000 strollers are subject to recall. The issue is with the embroidered logo on the inside of the canopy, which has been proven to detach. Six different reports were filed with B.O.B of such an incident occurring. Two of the reports described gagging and choking, but the patch was removed before further damage was done.
The strollers came in single and double seat models and retailed for about $280 to $600 at REI, Amazon.com, Babies R’ Us, and other sporting goods and children’s stores. The strollers were sold from November 1998 to October 2011. On the stroller canopy, B.O.B Ironman or Stroller Strides is embroidered.
Consumers should remove the logo backing that poses the threat before using it again.
As a Los Angeles personal injury lawyer, consumer safety and keeping people informed of potential dangers of hazardous products is a big priority for me. I would like you to know that our product liability lawyers are here to help you and your loved ones if anything ever does happen because of an unsafe product. Do not hesitate to call us right away if any other consumer product has caused you pain and suffering. Please come back to our blog regularly so that you are informed about new dangerous consumer products.
