Reported Dec 20, 2016
Aria Child Recalls Strollers Due to Laceration and Fall Hazards
Aria Child Inc. of Dedham, Mass.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Aria Child for a free replacement stroller.
Firm contact: Aria Child toll-free at 888-591-5540 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariachild.com and click on "Qbit Lightweight Stroller Voluntary Recall Information" for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Qbit strollers
- Amount recalled
- About 29,400
Where it was sold
Sold at Babies R US and other retail stores nationwide and Albeebaby.com, Amazon.com, Dmartstores.com, Medbroad.com and other online retailers from May 2015 through November 2016 for about $180..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
A gap in the stroller's folding side hinge can pinch a caregiver's hand during unfolding, posing a laceration hazard. In addition, the stroller can fold unexpectedly during use, posing an injury and fall hazard to the caregiver and child.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: The firm has received five reports of consumers being pinched by the stroller hinge mechanism, resulting in four consumers needing stitches for cuts. In addition, there were 71 reports of the stroller unexpectedly folding during use, resulting in 12 minor bumps or bruises to a child or caregiver and one fractured wrist and elbow to an adult due to a fall.
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