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Recalled gb Qbit lightweight stroller in raspberry -
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Recalled gb Qbit lightweight stroller in white
A gap in the stroller’s folding side hinge can pinch a caregiver’s hand during unfolding, posing a laceration hazard. In addition, the stroller can fold unexpectedly during use, posing an injury and fall hazard to the caregiver and child.
Aria Child toll-free at 888-591-5540 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.ariachild.com and click on “Qbit Lightweight Stroller Voluntary Recall Information” for more information.
Recall Details
This recall involves the gb Qbit lightweight stroller for children up to 50 pounds. The recalled strollers have 4 sets of two wheels, a five-point harnessed restraint system, a full-sized reclining seat, a storage basket, a removable cup holder and a travel storage bag. The strollers can also be used as a travel system with infant carriers. The strollers are mostly black with an accent color. The “gb” red box logo is printed on the harness and on both sides of the stroller legs and “Qbit” is printed in white on the stroller legs. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a sticker on the rear leg of the stroller, directly above the wheels, next to the storage basket.
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Model Number |
Accent Color |
Date of Manufacture |
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10AW1G-AQU2U |
aqua |
March 25, 2015 through March 9, 2016
The date of manufacture is formatted as YYYY|MM|DD. |
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10AW1G-RAS2U |
raspberry |
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10AW1G-WHT2U |
white |
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10AW1G-CHA4U |
charcoal |
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10AW1G-CIR5U |
citrus lemon |
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Aria Child for a free replacement stroller.
The firm has received five reports of consumers being pinched by the stroller hinge mechanism, resulting in four consumers needing stitches for cuts. In addition, there were 71 reports of the stroller unexpectedly folding during use, resulting in 12 minor bumps or bruises to a child or caregiver and one fractured wrist and elbow to an adult due to a fall.
Aria Child Inc. of Dedham, Mass.
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Related Recalls
The parking brake on the recalled strollers can disengage, posing an injury hazard.
The stroller’s brakes can fail to engage or unexpectedly disengage, posing fall and injury hazards to children.
The twin stroller violates multiple safety regulations for strollers. The front seat in the forward-facing configuration poses an entrapment hazard to children. In addition, failures with the restraint system and rear seat enclosure pose a fall hazard to children. In products with a black grab bar, the foam padding on the grab bar can pose a choking hazard if the child bites it.
In “parent-facing” mode, the backrest of the seat can move downward, placing the infant in a negative recline. In this situation, an unrestrained infant could tumble from the seat, posing an injury hazard.
The lower side of the stroller frame can crack, posing a fall risk to children in the stroller.
The lower side of the stroller frame can crack, posing a fall risk to children in the stroller.
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