UPPAbaby has recalled one of their popular jogging strollers – the All Terrain RIDGE Pram (Model 040). In Australia, the UPPAbaby RIDGE Pram is supplied by CoolKidz and sold through several retailers, including Baby Bunting.
Here’s what you need to know about this important UPPAbaby pram recall:Â
The UPPABaby RIDGE pram has been recalled in America as well as Australia. In Australia, the recall relates to RIDGE (model 0401)Â manufactured between October 2021 and August 2022.Â
The pram was sold online and nationally through several retailers:Â
- Active Baby Co
- Baby Barn Discounts
- Baby Bunting Pty Ltd
- Baby Little Planet
- Baby Today
- Baby Village
- Baby Zone
- Bubs n Grubs
- Country Kids
- Far Eastern Travel Safety
- Hatch Boutique
- Helens Baby Wear
- Hey There Baby Fair – NSW
- The Baby Gallery
- Little Rompers
- Metro Baby
- Mother Goose
- Babyland WA
- BabyRoad
- Stork Superstore
- Sweet Lullabies
- Sydney’s Baby Kingdom
- TTN Baby Warehouse
- Twinkle Tots
What’s the issue?
The problem with the UPPAbaby RIDGE is the disc brakes. The holes in the brake disc are large enough to catch the finger of a child.
“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,” according to UPPAbaby.
UPPAbaby also issued a statement on its website:
Our top priority at UPPAbaby is the safety of children. We conduct extensive testing to ensure UPPAbaby products meet all global industry and regulatory standards. Despite passing all tests and meeting all standards, UPPAbaby received one report about the all-terrain RIDGE stroller.
We take all product inquiries very seriously. Based on one consumer report to us, we believe the injury is likely due to consumer misuse. The RIDGE’s 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.”Â
What should consumers do?Â
If you have one of these prams, you will need to contact Coolkidz support team. They will issue you with a new set of disc brakes as well as instructions on how to change the disc.
Contact via email at
su*****@co******.au
 for more information. You can also find out more about the UPPAbaby pram recall through the ACCC.Â
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Please have a read through our product safety recalls for other products that have recently been recalled including bikes, cots, bassinets and prams.
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- Baby Formula Recall: EleCare Recalled in Australia Amid Possible Bacteria Contamination – This recall, which occured in February, involves EleCare products that may be contaminated with Salmonella and Cronobacter, a bacterium that can cause infections.
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