AMARILLO, TEXAS -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is announcing the voluntary recall of 223,000 strollers due to the risk of entrapment and strangulation.
In 2004, a California infant died when his head got stuck between the seat and the stroller tray. In 2006, a New York infant nearly died from the same incident.
"The main things that they look for now is the type of harness that's used- something the child can get out of themselves,"Children's Exchange Consignment Store Owner Adelle Daniels said. "Again, with the wheels, to make sure that something's not going to catch or fall off easily, parts the child could grab and put in their mouth for strangulation."
Daniels said her store frequently receives baby items, and they are checked regularly for safety.
"We always look up the manufacturer tag or the serial number. There's a website. anyone can go onto that website and check their products and see that they're up to date and that no recalls have been made on those items."
Strollers and car seats have been among the most popular items for recalls over the last decade, and according to Daniels, those recalls are keeping more products out of her store.
"There was a time when we didn't think there was going to be much at all we could sell," she pointed out. "But it is hard for us to keep an inventory now due to recalls."
The Peg Perego Venezia and Pliko P-3 strollers were available at retailers nationwide, including Babies"R"Us. The CPSC is recommending consumers immediately stop using the strollers and contact the firm for a free repair kit.
