BOB Stroller Voluntary Recall
Embroidery Backing Patch
Ironman®, and Stroller Strides® logos.
On October 11, 2011 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada, in cooperation with BOB Trailers, Inc. announced the voluntary recall of the following products: BOB® single and double strollers with Embroidered Canopy Logos. Logos include: BOB®, Ironman®, or Stroller Strides®.
The stroller canopy’s embroidered logo’s backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies and young children and must be removed to safely use the stroller.
This recall involves all BOB strollers manufactured between November 1998 and November 2010. Strollers manufactured after October 2006 have a white label affixed to the back of the stroller’s leg with the manufacturing date. Strollers with no manufacturing date listed were produced prior to October 2006 and are included in this recall. Please click here for location of manufacturing date and serial numbers. The strollers were sold in single seat and double-seat models.
The "BOB® ," "Ironman®" or "Stroller Strides®" brand name is embroidered on the canopy of the strollers. (see photos below).
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| BOB, Stroller Strides and Ironman Embroidered Canopy Logos | Embroidery Backing Patch | |
You should immediately stop using the recalled strollers until you can make the required repairs. Click here for instructions on how to remove the backing material.
The fastest way to receive instructions for removing the backing material is to click here. If you have additional questions you can contact us toll free at (855) 242- 2245 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. EST Monday through Thursday and 8:30 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. EST on Friday's. Our goal is to make sure you are taken care of as quickly and efficiently as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Important Notice: Many of these same strollers, those manufactured between April 2002 and March 2010, are involved in a separate recall regarding a stroller canopy drawstring. Please click here for details.
Related Information
US Consumer Product Safety Commission press release
Health Canada Press Release
Frequently Asked Questions
BOB Website www.bobgear.com