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Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Choking Hazard

Recall 12-006 · October 11, 2011 · B.O.B. Trailers

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers until they remove the embroidery backing patch from the interior of the canopy's logo. Consumers should contact B.O.B. Trailers for instructions on removing the backing.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-006 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 11, 2011
Brand
B.O.B. Trailers
Category
Baby and nursery
Products
B.O.B.® single and double strollers
Hazard
Choking Hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
New Instructions
Units
About 411,700 in the United States and 27,000 in Canada (357,000 units were recalled in February 2011 due to strangulation hazard posed by canopy drawstring)
Made in
Taiwan, China
Last updated by CPSC
April 21, 2016

What was recalled

This recall involves all B.O.B. strollers manufactured between November 1998 and November 2010. Strollers manufactured after October 2006 have a white label affixed to the back of the stroller's leg with the manufacturing date. Strollers with no manufacturing date listed were produced prior to October 2006 and are included in this recall. The strollers were sold in single seat and double-seat models. The BOB®, Ironman® or Stroller Strides® brand name is embroidered on the canopy of the strollers.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • B.O.B.® single and double strollers · About 411,700 in the United States and 27,000 in Canada (357,000 units were recalled in February 2011 due to strangulation hazard posed by canopy drawstring) units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: REI, Babies R' Us and other children's product and sporting goods stores nationwide and Amazon.com between November 1998 and October 2011 for between $280 and $600.; B.O.B. Trailers Inc., of Boise, Idaho.

Injuries or incidents reported

The firm has received six reports of children mouthing the detached patch. Gagging and choking were reported in two incidents. The backing was removed from the children's mouth without injury. In each of the reported incidents, the children were seated in an infant car seat attached to the stroller.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact B.O.B. Trailers toll-free at (855) 242-2245 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website at www.bobnotices.com

Recall history and context

B.O.B. Trailers appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.

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?

B.O.B.® single and double strollers (About 411,700 in the United States and 27,000 in Canada (357,000 units were recalled in February 2011 due to strangulation hazard posed by canopy drawstring) units). B.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers until they remove the embroidery backing patch from the interior of the canopy's logo. Consumers should contact B.O.B. Trailers for instructions on removing the backing.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 21, 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.