Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 12006. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The stroller canopy's embroidered logo's backing patch can detach, posing a choking hazard to babies and young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers until they remove the embroidery backing patch from the interior of the canopy's logo. Consumers should contact B.O.B. Trailers for instructions on removing the backing.
CPSC recall 12006 has the recall date 11 Oct 2011. The notice names the firm B.O.B. Trailers. The recall has about 411,700 units. The median CPSC recall of 2011 has 12,000 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Strollers.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received six reports of children mouthing the detached patch. Gagging and choking were reported in two incidents. The backing was removed from the children's mouth without injury. In each of the reported incidents, the children were seated in an infant car seat attached to the stroller. |
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| Units | 411,700 |
| Remedy options | New Instructions |
| Description | This recall involves all B.O.B. 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. 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. |
| Product | B.O.B.® single and double strollers, About 411,700 in the United States and 27,000 in Canada (357,000 units were recalled in February 2011 due to strangulation hazard posed by canopy drawstring), Strollers |
| Sold at | REI, Babies R' Us and other children's product and sporting goods stores nationwide and Amazon.com between November 1998 and October 2011 for between $280 and $600. |
| Importer | B.O.B. Trailers Inc |
| Made in | Taiwan, China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 411,700Median of 2011: 12,000
- CPSC recalls of 2011
- 313
- Recalls of 2011 with one of the same hazards
- 10%
- Recalls of 2011 in the category Strollers
- 3%
- Recalls on the register that name B.O.B. Trailers
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Feb 2011 | Jogging Strollers Recalled by B.O.B. Trailers Due to Strangulation Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 12006The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12006. https://recallregister.com/product/891-jogging-strollers-recalled-by-b-o-b-trailers-due-to-choking-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12006 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received six reports of children mouthing the detached patch. Gagging and choking were reported in two incidents. The backing was removed from the children's mouth without injury. In each of the reported incidents, the children were seated in an infant car seat attached to the stroller.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
REI, Babies R' Us and other children's product and sporting goods stores nationwide and Amazon.com between November 1998 and October 2011 for between $280 and $600.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12006?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
New Instructions
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12006?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 411,700 in the United States and 27,000 in Canada (357,000 units were recalled in February 2011 due to strangulation hazard posed by canopy drawstring)