Valco Baby Tri Mode Single and Twin Jogging Strollers are being recalled because they may present a strangulation hazard to baby if the harness is not used. This is due to the fact that the opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller is large enough for a baby’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck by the grab bar.
This recall involves the removable, optional grab bar on Tri Mode Single and Twin strollers. You can find the words “Valco Baby” printed on the head rest and the padding on the footboard.
You can find the stroller’s model numbers on a white sticker on the left hand side of brake bar. The following model numbers are included:
Model Numbers
RUN6140 RUN6141 RUN6142
RUN6143 RUN6144 RUN6145
RUN6146 RUN6147 RUN7710
RUN7711 TRI8800 TRI8801
TRI8802 TRI8803 TRI8890
TRI9103 TRI9104 TRI9105
TRI9106 TRI1033 TRI1034
TRI1035
The strollers were sold at juvenile product stores and websites including www.amazon.com for between $480 to $700 from November 2007 to March 2010.
If you have one of the affected strollers, please remove the grab bar and contact Valco Baby to receive a free replacement grab bar.
You can contact Valco Baby at (800) 610-7850 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, email them at recall@valcobaby.com or visit their website.