KEY POINTS

  • The issue stems from the openings on the stroller's disc brakes
  • The products were sold at various stores, including BuyBuyBaby and Nordstrom
  • Customers with a recalled stroller may get replacement brake discs for free

UPPAbaby is voluntarily recalling some 14,000 jogging strollers because they may pose finger amputation risk. There has been one reported incident involving a child.

The problem with the UPPAbaby All-Terrain RIDGE Jogging Strollers stems from the openings on its rear disc brakes, according to the announcement on the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) website. If the fingertip of a child who is not occupying the stroller gets caught in the said openings while it is in use, this may cause "amputation or laceration."

As of the recall date, the company has received one report of a fingertip amputation involving a non-occupant child.

"We conduct extensive testing to ensure UPPAbaby products meet all global industry and regulatory standards. Despite passing all tests and meeting all standards, UPPAbaby received one report about the all-terrain RIDGE stroller," the company noted. "We take all product inquiries very seriously. Based on one consumer report to us, we believe the injury is likely due to consumer misuse."

In total, the company is recalling about 14,400 units of the UPPAbaby all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers, which came in black frames and thee fabric color schemes: white (BRYCE), charcoal (JAKE) and slate blue (REGGIE).

Affected products have serial numbers that begin with "1401RDGUS," which can be located on the right side of the frame. The model numbers "1401-RDG-US" can be found on the left side. A photo of where customers can locate the model number is available on the CPSC website.

The recalled products were sold online via Amazon.com as well as at various stores, including BuyBuyBaby, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus and Pottery Barn Kids. Customers who have the recalled strollers are advised to stop using them. Instead, they should contact the company to get replacement disk brakes for both wheels for free.

They may visit this page to verify if their unit is included in the recall.

"Our top priority at UPPAbaby is the safety of children," the company said.

In the U.S., finger and thumb amputations are behind the "majority" of traumatic amputations in children, the Nationwide Children's Hospital said, citing data from the Center for Injury Research and Policy. These result in 3,900 hospitalization days and $21 million in hospital charges each year.

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