Strollers
2005 Duo Tandem and MetroLite® Stroller Recall
Potential Problem:
These strollers can fail to latch properly and unexpectedly collapse while in use. This can result in broken bones, cuts, bumps, bruises and other injuries to young children riding in the stroller and consumers pushing the stroller.
Which models are affected?
Duo Tandem - If your model number contains 7950, 7955, 7960, 7965, 7970, or 7980 and the first six digits of the serial number are between 010194 and 123199, then your model is affected.
If your model number contains 7990 and the first six digits of the serial number (manufacture date) are between 010196 and 103198, then your model is affected.
MetroLite - If your model number contains 6110, 6111, 6114, 7410, or 7413 and the first six digits of the serial number (manufacture date) are between 100100 and 123101, then your model is affected.
Which models are affected?
Duo Tandem - If your model number contains 7950, 7955, 7960, 7965, 7970, or 7980 and the first six digits of the serial number are between 010194 and 123199, then your model is affected.
If your model number contains 7990 and the first six digits of the serial number (manufacture date) are between 010196 and 103198, then your model is affected.
MetroLite - If your model number contains 6110, 6111, 6114, 7410, or 7413 and the first six digits of the serial number (manufacture date) are between 100100 and 123101, then your model is affected.
Injuries Reported: 230
Number of Units Affected: 1,143,000
Dates Produced: Duo Tandem: 1994-1999. MetroLite: 2000-2001
MSRP:Duo Tandem: $80-150. MetroLite: $100-200
Models Affected: 7955B8, 7955RS, 7965BW, 7990LG, 7990ND, 7990BT, 7980WR, 6110DW, 6110F3, 6111FKB, 6114HAV, 6114JAM, 6114NGS, 7410CON, 7413CML, 7413MRN, 7955FA
Solution:
Consumers should stop using these strollers immediately and contact the firm to receive a free repair kit. The kit includes a custom-designed latch that consumers should attach to the stroller’s frame to ensure it is properly latched. The repair kit will be available in approximately 1 to 2 weeks.
Order a repair kit from this website:
Duo Tandem Stroller repair kit
MetroLite® Stroller repair kit
Download an instruction sheet:
Duo Tandem stroller repair kit instructions
MetroLite Stroller repair kit instructions
Order a repair kit from this website:
Duo Tandem Stroller repair kit
MetroLite® Stroller repair kit
Download an instruction sheet:
Duo Tandem stroller repair kit instructions
MetroLite Stroller repair kit instructions