Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Phil & Teds Twin Strollers

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 4, 2006
Release #06-154

Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 593-5522
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

This recall has been expanded.

Regal Lager Inc. Recall to Repair Phil & Teds Twin Strollers

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: Phil & Teds e3 Twin Buggy

Units: About 425

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

Hazard: The plastic hinge on the handlebar can crack or break causing the handlebar to detach while in use. This poses a risk of injury to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: Regal Lager has received two reports from consumers of the handlebars breaking. No injuries were reported.

Description: The recalled Phil & Teds e3 twin buggy has a metal frame and side by side cloth seats. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including red, orange, black, charcoal grey and navy. "e3 twin" is embroidered on the front of each seat and the Phil & Teds logo is printed on the crotch piece of each harness.

Sold by: Web retailers, baby furniture and baby product stores nationwide from November 2005 through March 2006 for about $650.

Manufactured In: China

Remedy: Contact Regal Lager for information on receiving a free replacement hinge set for the handlebar.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Regal Lager at (800) 593-5522 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or email at info@regallager.com -- Consumers can also visit the firm's Web site at www.regallager.com