Double Stroller Recalled Due to Fall Hazard
Wheels could break off some Valco Snap Duo Trend strollers while they're in use, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission says.
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Broken wheels can lead to falls.
Some Valco Baby Snap Duo Trend strollers have been recalled because of more than 200 reports of the front wheels snapping off or breaking while the strollers were in use. That's a fall hazard for children being pushed in the strollers, and people should stop using them immediately, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission said Wednesday on its recalls website.
The CPSC said consumers should reach out to Valco Baby for a free replacement front wheel assembly and instructions on how to install it, adding that Valco Baby is getting in touch with all known purchasers directly.
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The strollers were sold between February and October of 2020 for $700 through Amazon, baby stores across the US, www.albeebaby.com and www.pishposhbaby.com in charcoal, gray, night and denim colors, with about 1,290 being recalled.
There have been 207 reports of front wheels cracking or breaking, Valco Baby said, but no injuries have been reported.
This CPSC page has specific information on which Valco Baby strollers are included in the recall and on how to contact the company for the replacement wheel assembly.