gb Qbit lightweight stroller (Photo courtesy of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission)
Aria Child voluntarily recalled the gb Qbit lightweight stroller because of laceration and fall hazard concerns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
A gap in the stroller’s folding side hinge can pinch a caregiver’s hand during unfolding, posing a laceration hazard.
In addition, the stroller can fold unexpectedly during use, posing an injury and fall hazard to the caregiver and child.
The company says consumers should immediately stop using the recalled strollers and contact Aria Child for a free replacement stroller.
This recall involves the gb Qbit lightweight stroller for children up to 50 pounds. The recalled strollers have four sets of two wheels, a five-point harnessed restraint system, a full-sized reclining seat, a storage basket, a removable cup holder and a travel storage bag. The strollers can also be used as a travel system with infant carriers. The strollers are mostly black with an accent color. The “gb” red box logo is printed on the harness and on both sides of the stroller legs and “Qbit” is printed in white on the stroller legs. The model number and date of manufacture are printed on a sticker on the rear leg of the stroller, directly above the wheels, next to the storage basket.
The firm has received five reports of consumers being pinched by the stroller hinge mechanism, resulting in four consumers needing stitches for cuts. In addition, there were 71 reports of the stroller unexpectedly folding during use, resulting in 12 minor bumps or bruises to a child or caregiver and one fractured wrist and elbow to an adult due to a fall.
The item was sold at Babies R US and other retail stores nationwide and Albeebaby.com, Amazon.com, Dmartstores.com, Medbroad.com and other online retailers from May 2015 through November 2016 for about $180.
If you have one of the strollers call Aria Child at 888-591-5540 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or online at www.ariachild.com and click on “Qbit Lightweight Stroller Voluntary Recall Information” for more information.
The model numbers affected are below:
