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Old 07-13-2004, 08:06 PM
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Default "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Strollers

CPSC, Dorel Juvenile Group USA Announce Recall to Inspect and Replace
COSCO(r) "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Strollers

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.

Name of product: COSCO(r) "Rock 'N Roller" Baby Stroller

Units: 300,000

Manufacturer/Importer: Dorel Juvenile Group USA, of Columbus, Ind.

Hazard: If the stop pins are bent or missing or the seat is not fully
attached, the seat can partially detach from the frame during use and
the infant occupant can be injured in a fall.

Incidents/Injuries: There have been 77 reports of problems related to
the stroller seats. Injuries included one child that fell and had a
slight concussion and another child that cut his forehead and required
stitches. Additionally, there were 46 reports of bumps and bruises.

Description: The COSCO(r) "Rock 'N Roller" strollers involved have seats
that can be removed from the stroller frame. The detached seat can
function as a bassinet, or be repositioned on the stroller frame facing
front or back. The stroller has a dark blue or green metal frame with
four wheels on the front and two wheels on the back. The side folding
area of the frame has a white plastic cover that is labeled "Rock 'N
Roller by Geoby COSCO(r)." There is a label on the back of the frame
containing one of the following model numbers: "01-654, 01-622, 01-624,
01-646 or 01-656." The seat cover is usually a dark blue or green
printed fabric with "COSCO(r) A Dorel Company" printed on the footrest.

Sold at: Wal-Mart, Kmart, Sears, Toys R Us, Target, JC Penney's, Service
Merchandise and other toy and children's furniture stores nationwide
from April 1996 through August 2002 for between $79 and $179.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled "Rock 'N Roller"
strollers with detachable seats immediately and call the firm to
determine how to inspect the stroller for possible replacement.

Consumer Contact: Dorel Juvenile Group at (800) 711-0402 between 8 a.m.
and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's web site at
www.djgusa.com or email rnr@djgusa.com

To view this press release online, use the following link:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04168.html
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