Pram supplier Britax recalls four strollers on serious child safety fears

Pram supplier Britax Childcare has urgently recalled four of its strollers following the discovery of a serious safety failure that puts the lives of little ones at risk.

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission warned the handles could detach from each of the four strollers due to missing rivets.

“The handles may detach from these strollers due to missing rivets and the operator may lose control,” the ACCC said in its urgent recall alert.

“(There is a) risk of serious injury or death to children if the operator loses control of the stroller while in use.”

The affected strollers are four lightweight wheeled offerings that convert from single to tandem mode.

Specifically, the Steelcraft One2 V2 stroller – RM-S287T, Britax One2 stroller – RM-S287T-A, Safe-n-Sound cosy lux stroller – RM-H287A and Safe-n-Sound cosy lux duo stroller – RM-S287T1.

The products were sold at major retailers including Baby Bunting, Big W, Amazon and Britax Online.

Parents and carers are advised to stop using the strollers immediately.

“Contact Britax to arrange to have the stroller inspected and repaired if necessary,” the alert states.

Britax supplies car seats, prams and baby capsules.