Ergobaby Recalls METROUS Strollers Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 21-139 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- May 26, 2021
- Brand
- Ergobaby
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- METROUS1, METROUS2 and METROUS4 Compact City Strollers
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 2,800
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 26, 2021
What was recalled
This recall involves the Ergobaby METROUS1, METROUS2, or METROUS4 Compact City Strollers. The strollers come with a harness that has a black release button in the middle of the buckle. The model name is located on the inside of the frame, above the right-side rear wheel. The strollers have a black, gray, or teal blue canopy and Ergo Baby printed on the front bottom of the stroller.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- METROUS1, METROUS2 and METROUS4 Compact City Strollers · About 2,800 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Online at ErgoBaby.com, AlbeeBaby.com and Amazon.com from July 2018 through September 2019 for about $300.; The Ergobaby Carrier Inc., of Los Angeles, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
The firm has received 15 consumer reports of the button on the buckle that releases the harness breaking and detaching when pressed by the user, making it difficult to release the buckle. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer contact
Ergobaby toll-free at 888-416-4888 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at Support@Ergobaby.com, or online at www.ergobaby.com and click on "Safety Notifications" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall history and context
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?
METROUS1, METROUS2 and METROUS4 Compact City Strollers (About 2,800 units). This recall involves the Ergobaby METROUS1, METROUS2, or METROUS4 Compact City Strollers.
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 and contact Ergobaby for instructions and a full free replacement restraint harness with buckle.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 26, 2021. 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.