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Mountain Buggy Stroller Recall Expanded




April 25, 2006
Mountain Buggy Strollers
• Mountain Buggy Stroller Recall Expanded
• Mountain Buggy Expands Jogging Stroller Recall
• Jogging Strollers Recalled

Sycamore Kids Inc. is expanding earlier recalls for its Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double, Breeze Strollers. Earlier recalls were conducted in July 2005 and November 2005.
The handlebar can crack or break, possibly detaching while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.
Sycamore Kids has received 49 reports of the handlebars either cracking or breaking when the stroller was pulled up or taken down stairs. This resulted in five reports of bruises and scrapes.
The recalled strollers have a metal frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including: midnight blue, navy, red, black, silver and orange. A metal plate above the footrest shows the Mountain Buggy logo with �Mountain Buggy,� and �Urban,� or �Breeze� written underneath on the metal plate.
The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Single strollers have item number U1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 015276. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Double strollers have item number U2204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 009221. The recalled Mountain Buggy Breeze strollers have item number B1204-001, and serial numbers between 000000 and 000191. The serial number and model number are on the back of the metal plate.
The strollers were sold at juvenile furniture retailers and baby product stores and Web retailers nationwide from December 2004 through September 2005 for between $400 and $640.
Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Sycamore Kids Inc. toll-free at (866) 524-8805 anytime, or write to support@mountainbuggyusa.com. This recall information also can be found on the firm�s Web site at Mountain Buggy.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).