JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – UPPAbaby is issuing a recall for over 14,000 RIDGE Jogging Strollers because of an issue with the rear disc brakes, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
UPPAbaby said the all-terrain RIDGE jogging strollers have rear disc brakes on them that have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a child’s finger gets caught in the openings while the stroller is in use.
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This recall involves all jogging strollers manufactured between October 2021 and August 2022, which have an extendable canopy with a mesh window and zipper pocket, disc hand brake system and an adjustable handlebar with a wrist strap.
#Recall: @UPPAbaby recalls about 14,400 RIDGE Jogging Strollers due to fingertip amputation hazard. The stroller’s rear disc brakes have openings that can cause amputation or laceration if a non-occupant child’s fingertip gets caught in the openings while the stroller is in use. pic.twitter.com/dxjJSyL9nk
— US Consumer Product Safety Commission (@USCPSC) September 1, 2022
The serial numbers of the recalled products begin with “1401RDGUS” and appear on the right side of the stroller frame above the rear wheel of the stroller. The model number “1401-RDG-US” is printed on the left side of the stroller frame above the rear wheel of the stroller.
CPSC urges consumers to immediately stop using the stroller and contact UPPAbaby at www.uppababy.com to receive free replacement brake discs for both wheels.
The strollers were sold at children’s stores such as BuyBuyBaby, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Pottery Barn Kid and other stores and on online on Amazon for about $600.
One injury to a child has been reported.
The recall was issued Sept. 1, 2022.
For more information on the recall, visit cpsc.gov.