Strollers Recalled by phil&teds USA Due to Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 11-288 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 28, 2011
- Brand
- phil&teds
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers
- Hazard
- Risk of Injury from Brake Failure
- Hazard type
- Crashes and loss of control
- Remedy
- Replace, Repair
- Units
- Explorer: 7,400 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada; Hammerhead: 160 in the U.S. and 65 in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 8, 2016
What was recalled
The recalled strollers have metal frames and were sold as single strollers or with a doubles kit to make them double strollers. The Explorer has three wheels and the Hammerhead has four. Both have a cloth seat and canopy. Explorer strollers were sold in the following colors: black, apple green, navy, red/black and apple green/black. Hammerhead strollers were sold in black only. The phil&teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness on both models. The strollers have the text "phil&teds model EX explorer" or "phil&teds model HH hammerhead" printed on a sticker on the rear axle bar. The serial numbers run consecutively with the month and year followed by the unit number. Affected serial numbers: 0610/0001 to 0111/4788 (June 2010, unit #1, to January 2011, unit #4788). This information can be found on a sticker attached to the inside of the left hand hinge when viewing the stroller from behind.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers · Explorer: 7,400 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada; Hammerhead: 160 in the U.S. and 65 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Sold online at philandteds.com, pishposhbaby.com, and albeebaby.com; and at Babies R Us and specialty juvenile retailers in the United States and Canada from August 2010 through June 2011 for between $475 and $500.; phil&teds USA Inc, of Fort Collins, Colo..
Injuries or incidents reported
Eight incidents have been reported globally; none in North America. No injuries were reported.
Consumer contact
For additional information in the U.S. and Canada, contact phil&teds USA toll free at (855) 652-9019 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.philandteds.com/support
Recall history and context
phil&teds appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all phil&teds recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Explorer and Hammerhead Strollers (Explorer: 7,400 in the U.S. and 1,900 in Canada; Hammerhead: 160 in the U.S. and 65 in Canada units). The recalled strollers have metal frames and were sold as single strollers or with a doubles kit to make them double strollers.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Risk of Injury from Brake Failure.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using the product and contact phil&teds to arrange to receive a upgraded brake assembly. Explorer owners will receive a new frame fitted with an upgraded brake assembly. Consumers can perform an in-home swap out of the affected frame. Hammerhead owners will receive a pre-paid return shipping container in order to return the stroller to phil&teds where the brake assembly will be…
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 8, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.