Britax Römer SMILE III, SMILE 4 and some SMILE 5Z pushchairs recalled over front wheel locking risk
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The UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a recall of Britax Römer SMILE III, SMILE 4 and SMILE 5Z pushchairs (2607-0090). The front wheel locking mechanism may wear down, and the front wheel may detach during use. Only 5Z models made before March 2024 are affected. Check whether the front wheels detach without pressing the release button. If they do, stop using the pushchair and register with Britax Römer for a replacement chassis or repair kit.
What happened
The Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) published a recall of Britax Römer SMILE III, 4 and 5Z pushchairs (PSD notification 2607-0090), notified by Local Authority Trading Standards. The product has been recalled from end users by Britax Römer because the front wheel locking mechanism may wear down, presenting a risk of injuries.
Affected products
- Britax Römer SMILE III
- Britax Römer SMILE 4
- Britax Römer SMILE 5Z (only 5Z made prior to March 2024)
The risk
Under certain conditions of use the front wheel locking mechanism may wear down. The front wheel may detach from the chassis during use, making the pushchair unstable or causing it to fail, resulting in injury to the child.
What to do
Check whether the front wheels detach without pressing the release button. If they detach, stop using the pushchair immediately and visit the Britax SMILE III, 4 and certain 5Z Safety Notice page to register with Britax Römer for a replacement chassis or repair kit.
What you can doAI-generated
- ✓Read the barcode list in the linked PDF first. Only SMILE 5Z pushchairs made before March 2024 are affected, and the list tells you if yours is one of them.
- ✓Pull each front wheel firmly without pressing the release button. If either one comes off, stop.
- ✓Stop using the pushchair the moment a wheel detaches. Your child can't ride in it until it's fixed.
- ✓Register on the Britax SMILE III, 4 and certain 5Z Safety Notice page for a replacement chassis or repair kit.
Always consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
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