B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers
Details: This recall involves Britax B-Agile, B-Agile Double and BOB Motion strollers. The single and double strollers were sold in various color schemes, including black, red, kiwi, sandstone, navy and orange. They were manufactured between March 2011 and June 2013 and have the following model numbers: U341763, U341764, U341782 and U341783 for the B-Agile strollers; U361818 or U361819 for the B-Agile Double strollers; and U391820, U391821 and U391822 for the BOB Motion strollers. The model number and the manufacture date in YYYY/MM/DD format can be found on the label located on the inside of the stroller’s metal frame near the right rear wheel.
Why: The hinge on the stroller’s folding mechanism can partially amputate consumers’ fingertips, break their fingers or cause severe cuts, among other injuries, when they press the release button while pulling on the release strap.
Incidents: Britax has received eight incident reports. Incidents include one partial fingertip amputation, one broken finger and severe finger cut.
How many: About 216,000 in the United States and 8,800 in Canada
For more: Call Britax at 866-204-1665 from 6:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, or go to or and click on “Safety Notice” at the top right corner or on “Learn More” at the bottom center of the page, or e-mail strollerrecall@britax.com for more information.
Fred & Friends Chill Baby Artiste, Volume and Panic pacifiers
Details: The pacifiers fail to meet federal safety standards. The beard on the Artiste and the knob on the Volume pacifiers can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, the ventilation holes on the Volume and Panic pacifier guards are too small.
Why: This recall involves three styles of Fred & Friends Chill Baby pacifiers, including the Artiste with a black plastic beard and mustache, Volume with a black volume control knob and Panic with a red panic button. The pacifier’s name and UPC are printed on the packaging. The Artiste’s UPC is 728987021282, the Volume style’s UPC is 728987020599 and the Panic style’s UPC is 728987020605. The pacifiers are plastic and silicone rubber and measure about 2 inches wide and 1½ inches tall.
Incidents: Fred & Friends has received one report of the knob on the Volume pacifier detaching. No injuries have been reported.
How many: About 183,000 in the United States and 17,000 in Canada
For more: Call Fred & Friends at 855-346-6372 from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Friday; or e-mail the firm at pacifiersconsumer@fredandfriends.com or go to and click on Pacifier Recall for more information.
Lion Force Boys’ Puffer Coats
Details: The jackets have a drawstring through the hood that can pose a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued guidelines about drawstrings in children’s upper outerwear. In 1997, those guidelines were incorporated into a voluntary standard. Then, in July 2011, based on the guidelines and voluntary standard, CPSC issued a federal regulation. CPSC’s actions demonstrate a commitment to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on neck and waist drawstrings in upper outerwear, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Why: This recall involves boys’ black hooded coats with dark gray drawstrings around the hood. The coats are 100 percent nylon on the outer shell with a zip-off hood. The wrist cuffs and waist band are elasticized. There are two front Velcro-flap pockets and an inner stow pocket on the coats. “Lion Force” is printed on the upper left side of the front of the coat and on the sewn-on tag at the back of the neck. This recall involves boys’ coat sizes 4 through 12.
Incidents: No injuries have been reported.
How many: About 2,400
For more: Call Lion Force at 855-441-5466, 24 hours a day, every day.
