18/05/2010 - Two dangerous buggies recalled
Two types of children's buggies that have been removed from the shelves of some British stores pose a serious risk of injury to infants.
US company Step2 announced a voluntary recall of the Push Around and Whisper Ride buggies, while Mothercare and the Early Learning Centre withdrew them from sale.
If a pin attached to a knob on the handle loosens, the handle can become detached from the buggy, according to the firm.
It said in a statement: "This poses a serious risk of injury to young children."
No injuries have been reported in the UK, it added, but elsewhere the firm has received 28 reports of the handle detaching. Two incidents required professional medical treatment and 26 resulted in minor scrapes and scratches.
"Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed and contact Step2 for a free repair kit," the company said.
A spokeswoman for Mothercare and the Early Learning Centre said: "Due to the concerns raised in the US over the safety of Step2 red and pink Push Around toy buggy sold at Early Learning Centre and the blue Whisper Ride toy buggy sold at Mothercare, we have decided to remove these products from sale pending further information from Step2."
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