Product description

The "Explorer" is a 3 wheeled stroller with a black powder-coated steel frame and a fabric seat, basket and hood. The "Hammerhead" is a 4 wheeled version.

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Reason the product is recalled

Brakes can become damaged during normal use or foreseeable misuse and no longer function as intended. Furthermore, loss of function may not be apparent to the user.

The hazards to consumers

Fully functioning brakes are critical to ensuring the stroller remains safely stationary when parked.

What consumers should do

Contact phil&teds online (www.philandteds.com/support) or via 1800 888 586 to obtain a free upgrade to the Series 2 brake system.
Options include:
(1) Self-install (in-home) frame swap
(2) phil&teds service centre upgrade

Details to help identify the product

Supplier running the recall

Who sold the product

Strollers were sold by specialty juvenile goods retail outlets and online retailers.

Identifying product features

Serial number range from 0610/0001 through to 0111/4788. Note: The first 4 numbers of the serial number are in MMYY format. Strollers with the above serial numbers are known as 'Series 1' strollers.

Identifying numbers

Other identifying numbers

Serial number range from 0610/0001 through to 0111/4788.
Note: The first 4 numbers of the serial number are in MMYY format.
Strollers with the above serial numbers are known as 'Series 1' strollers.

Dates available for sale

-

Where the product was sold

Nationally

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Responsible regulators

Regulators are established or appointed by government. They enforce regulations and rules.

Quote PRA number 2011/12685 when contacting a regulator about this recall.

Recall and remedy questions

Contact the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission if you have:

  • a question about the remedy being offered to you by the business that is responsible for managing this recall, or
  • concerns about the way the business is managing this recall.