Britax Recalls B-Nimble Strollers Due to Risk of Brake Failure
CPSC recall 11256. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
An audible click heard when the brake pedal is pressed can give a false impression that the brake is fully engaged when it is not. When the brake is not engaged, the stroller can move unexpectedly posing a risk of injury to the child occupant.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using their strollers and contact Britax for information and to request an improved replacement stroller. Consumers who resume use of their strollers while awaiting the replacement should always ensure that the brake is fully engaged.
CPSC recall 11256 has the recall date 23 Jun 2011. The notice names the firm Britax Child Safety. The recall has about 20,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. CPSC gives the product type Strollers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | Britax has received seven reports of the brake not being fully engaged. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 20,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| Description | This recall involves B-Nimble umbrella strollers manufactured on or after August 1, 2010. Strollers included in the recall have model numbers U311771, U311773, U311775 and U311780. The date of manufacture labels and model numbers can be found on the lower frame/tube on either the left or the right side. The strollers were sold in a variety of colors including black and silver, Cowmooflage (black and white), green and red. |
| Product | B-Nimble Strollers, About 20,000 in the United States and 800 in Canada, Strollers |
| Sold at | Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide and online retailers between September 2010 and June 2011 for about $200. |
| Importer | Britax Child Safety Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 20,000Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Strollers
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name Britax Child Safety
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
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- CPSC recall notice 11256The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 11256. https://recallregister.com/product/703-britax-recalls-b-nimble-strollers-due-to-risk-of-brake-failure/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 11256 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Britax has received seven reports of the brake not being fully engaged. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Juvenile product and mass merchandise stores nationwide and online retailers between September 2010 and June 2011 for about $200.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 11256?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 11256?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 20,000 in the United States and 800 in Canada