EVO Strollers Being Recalled

WASHINGTON, DC — Mutsy USA is recalling EVO Strollers due to Strangulation Hazard say Consumer safety officials. Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. Recall date: February 7, 2013 Recall number: 13-118 Name of product: EVO strollers Hazard:Safety officials say the opening between the grab bar and seat bottom of the stroller can allow an infant’s body to pass through and become entrapped at the neck, posing a strangulation hazard to young children when a child is not harnessed. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the strollers immediately and contact Mutsy USA to receive a free replacement seat unit and grab bar. Consumer Contact: Contact Mutsy USA toll-free at (877) 546-9230 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail at usa@mutsy.nl, or visit the firm’s website at www.mutsy.com for recall information. Description: This recall includes EVO strollers manufactured between February 2012 (01.02.12) and November 2012 (30.11.12) with the following model numbers: MT12-03, MT12-11, MT12-14, MT12-31, MT12-34, MT12-37, MT12-39, MT12-42, MT12-43 and MT12-48. The model number and date code can be found underneath the stroller seat on a white sticker. The strollers have black or silver-colored metal frames with brown, navy blue, black, or white seats. “EVO” is printed on the lower back frame of the stroller. Sold at: Juvenile product stores nationwide and websites including www.amazon.com between April 2012 and December 2012 for about $400.