Britax Römer SMILE III, 4 and 5Z Pushchairs recall
Official notice: Product Recall: Britax Römer SMILE III, 4 and 5Z Pushchairs (2607-0090)
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) For affected barcodes and manufacturing periods, see the linked PDF in the source.
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.
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This recall was published by UK Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS). View the full official notice for complete details, affected product codes, and what to do next.
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