Stroller Recall: Baby Jogger collapse concerns

Company offering free replacement

The stroller manufacturer, Baby Jogger of Richmond, Virginia, is participating in a voluntary recall of many of its City Versa strollers. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada issued the statement, which affects roughly 8,400 strollers sold in the U.S. and 2,200 sold in Canada.

The recall affects strollers manufactured between May 15th and August 20th, 2012. Frames of affected strollers can collapse, causing children to fall out of the seat. Baby Jogger has received six reports of incidents with the stroller's frame failing to lock. No injuries have been reported.

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The date of manufacture is printed on the stroller's black plastic side hinge below "Baby Jogger" and "City Versa." "City Versa" is also printed on the stroller's fabric in the child's leg area. The strollers have charcoal-colored metal frames with black, silver, red or green fabric stroller seats and canopies.

Where Were They Sold?

The Baby Jogger City Versa was sold at: BuyBuy Baby and other juvenile product stores nationwide and online at buybuybaby.com, albeebaby.com, diapers.com and other online retailers.

Parents should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Baby Jogger for a free replacement stroller frame.

Consumer Contact: Baby Jogger; toll-free at (877) 506-2213, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, www.babyjogger.com and click on "Recall Information" at the bottom of the page, or email at recall@babyjogger.com