Baby Stroller Recall Watch out for baby's fingers when erecting or disassembling your stroller.

1. Baby Stroller Recall
Xe day cho be: A jogging stroller was recalled by B.O.B. trailers in Boise, Idaho on October
11, 2011. The hazard involved the stroller canopy's embroidered logo's backing patch which
can detach and pose a choking hazard to babies and young children. The recall involved
438,700 units in the U.S. and Canada, marketed under the B.O.B., Ironman and Stroller
Striders logos between November 1998 and November 2010.
The company had a previous recall for a strangulation hazard associated with the canopy
drawstring on their strollers.
These units were manufactured in Taiwan and China, like most products today. An overseas
manufacturer is difficult to avoid in today's world, but look for the Juvenile Products
Manufacturer's Association (JPMA) certification on any unit you buy. This certification
assures you that the product bearing that certification has met safety standards above the
average.
Most importantly, if you have one of these strollers, simply remove the logo backing. This
is all that is required to remove the hazard. From that point, it is up to the operator.
The single most important rule for stroller users is: DON'T EVER LEAVE THE CHILD
UNATTENDED IN THE STROLLER! Always use a five-point harness to secure the child
into the stroller, and strap the stroller to you when using a jogging stroller. Always set the
brakes whenever you stop. If the stroller is designed with compartments for diaper bags, toys
and lattes, be sure to use those compartments rather than simply slinging the bag over the
handles. This may cause the unit to tip over.
Collapsible strollers are among the greatest things invented in today's busy lifestyle, but be
sure that little fingers don't get caught in hinges and other pinch points when folding or
erecting the stroller. Be sure there is enough room in the trunk or cargo area to hold the
stroller without damaging it.
If you must rent or borrow a unit, or if you are searching the yard sales to purchase a used
one, always look for the JPMA label to assure that it met the proper standards to begin with.
Then examine the stroller carefully to ensure that the unit is stable, works smoothly and is
still well put together. Are straps still serviceable or have they started to wear? Are all the
stitched seams on covers and shelving still holding well or are they unraveling? Is there any
corrosion? Are wheels still intact and properly secured to the axles? Does the locking device
(the mechanism that keeps the stroller in the open position while in use) still perform as
designed?
While you are looking, consider your lifestyle. Larger wheels allow travel over rougher paths
and walks. Adjustable handles allow the stroller to be used comfortably by caregivers of all
sizes. If you are constantly transporting the stroller by car, then a lighter unit might be worth
consideration.
Again, double check your unit to make sure it isn't covered by the recall. Make the changes if
needed. Then be sure to never leave your child unattended, and always set the brakes when
you stop. Watch out for baby's fingers when erecting or disassembling your stroller. Be sure

2. to use strollers that are JPMA-certified. Following these simple steps will help to keep your
child safe.