phil&teds Recalls Infant Car Seat Adaptors for Strollers Due to Fall Hazard
What's being recalled
phil&teds Travel System 26 infant car seat adaptors for strollers
Units: About 265 in the U.S. and 122 in Canada
This recall involves phil&teds Travel System 26 (TS26) adaptors used to attach infant car seats to the following phil&teds stroller models, the Classic, Dot, Explorer, Hammerhead, Navigator, S3 and S4. Compatible car seats include the Maxi Cosi Cabriofix, Maxi Cosi Mico, Maxi Cosi Pebble and Cybex Anton. The adaptors are two pieces of black plastic, one for the left side and one for the right side, that connect the stroller to the car seat. "TS26," "philandteds," "L" for left, "R" for right and UPC "9 420015 7 4004" are printed on the adaptors.
The problem, in CPSC's words
The plastic adaptors used to connect an infant car seat to a stroller can crack, become unstable and break during use, posing a fall hazard to infants.
Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC
phil&teds has received two reports of the adaptors cracking and breaking when stored in freezing weather conditions.
What CPSC says to do
Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled adaptor and contact phil&teds for free replacement adaptors.
How to contact the company
phil&teds toll-free at (855) 652-9019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.phil&teds.com and click on "Support," then "Upgrades and Recalls" for more information.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall notice 14198, cpsc.gov. Text in quotes is from CPSC. Photos: CPSC.