2024年2月18日 星期日

strollers recalled, activity bars, buggy, bagfull

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"Taking a stroll" (散策), 1934, by Kikuchi Keigetsu (菊池契月, 1879-1955), a Nihonga (Japanese-style) painter from Nagano Prefecture (長野県).

stroll
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verb [I]
to walk in a slow relaxed manner, especially for pleasure:
We could stroll into town if you like.

stroll Show phonetics
noun [C]
The whole family was enjoying a leisurely stroll in the sunshine.

stroller Show phonetics
noun [C]
1 someone who strolls

2 MAINLY US FOR pushchair
a small, usually folding, chair on wheels which a baby or small child sits in and is pushed around in

n.
  1. One who strolls: elderly strollers in the park.
  2. A light chairlike carriage with three of four wheels for transporting small children.
  3. An itinerant actor or performer.
  4. A vagabond.




Stokke Announces Recall of Certain Xplory® Strollers Due to Front Wheel Detachment

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products and unplug the unit immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Xplory® Baby Strollers

Units: About 2,000

Distributor: Stokke LLC, of Kennesaw, Ga.

Hazard: A bolt that attaches each front wheel to the stroller can loosen, causing one of the front wheels to fall off, posing a fall hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 14 reports of one of the front wheels falling off, including one incident where a child received a scratch when she toppled out of the stroller. In addition, there were 244 reports outside of the United States of one of the front wheels falling off.

Description: Only Xplory® baby strollers with serial numbers between 1 and 28,097 and with grey handles are included in the recall. The serial number is located under the foot plate. Strollers with white handles are not included in this recall.

Manufactured in: The recalled front wheels were manufactured in China and the strollers were made in Norway.

Sold through: Stokke distributors, Web site and juvenile product retailers nationwide from September 2003 through December 2006 for about $770.

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled strollers immediately and contact Stokke to arrange for a free replacement of the front wheels. Stokke will contact all known purchasers by e-mail or regular mail. Stokke notified its retailers and posted a recall notice on its Web site in May 2007.

Note: Some consumers have already received a repair to their stroller or are in the process of receiving replacement wheels. These consumers do not need to contact Stokke again.

Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Stokke toll-free at (877) 978-6553 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at www.stokkeusa.com

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Plate

Label with serial number under foot plate
Label with serial number under foot plate

The serial number on the label which is placed under the foot plate
The serial number on the label which is placed under the foot plate





Stroller Activity Bars Recalled by International Playthings Due to Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Taggies™ Strollin’ Along Stroller Activity Bars

Units: About 10,000

Importer/Distributor: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

Hazard: The shiny material on the elephant’s ear on the activity bar can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: International Playthings has received three reports of the shiny material detaching and children putting it in his/her mouth. No injuries have been reported.

Description: This recall involves the Taggies™ Strollin’ Along stroller activity bars. The multicolored, fabric, and plastic activity bars feature a yellow giraffe, a purple hippo and a blue elephant attached to a 12” long elliptical base with straps that attach to a stroller. The Taggies™ and Earlyears® logos are located on woven and satin labels sewn into the seam on the lower left front of the activity bar.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide and on the Internet from February 2007 through July 2008 for about $23.

Manufactured in: Hong Kong

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the activity bars and contact International Playthings for a free replacement toy.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 or visit the company’s Web site at www.intplay.com



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Name of Product: Phil & Teds Dash Buggy Strollers

Units: 1,600

Importer: Regal Lager Inc., of Kennesaw, Ga.

Hazard: The frame handle could fail to latch properly and break, posing a fall hazard to small children.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves Phil & Teds Dash Buggy strollers with article #7-1080005 (red) and article #7-10080005 (black). The strollers have a metal frame with three wheels, a cloth seat, and a canopy. The Phil & Teds logo is located on the crotch piece of the harness. The article number can be found on the safety strap hanging from the handle.

Sold through: Various independent juvenile specialty stores and online from July 2008 through September 2008 for between $500 and $600.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using this stroller immediately and contact the company for a replacement stroller frame.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 or visit the Company�s Website at www.regallager.com



Picture of Recalled Stroller
buggy (BABY CHAIR) Show phonetics
noun [C] UK
pushchair

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