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CPSC, Sycamore Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Mountain Buggy Jogging Strollers

Kids’ product recall 05-226. Announced by CPSC on Jul 14, 2005.

CPSC’s own notice, on cpsc.gov

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The short answer

Announced by CPSC on Jul 14, 2005. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.

Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

The handlebar can crack or break, causing the handlebar to possibly detach while in use, posing a risk of injury to young children.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What should you do?

Contact Sycamore Kids to find an authorized repair center to receive a free replacement handlebar ratchet.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: Call Sycamore Kids Inc. toll-free at (866) 524-8805 anytime, or write to support@mountainbuggyusa.com. This recall information also can be found on the firm’s Web site at www.mountainbuggyusa.com

Which ones are recalled?

The recalled strollers have a metal frame and a cloth seat with a sun canopy. The strollers were sold in a variety of solid colors, including navy, red, black, silver and orange. A metal plate above the footrest shows the Mountain Buggy logo with “Mountain Buggy” written underneath. “URBAN” also is written on the metal plates. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Single strollers have item number U1204-002, and serial numbers between 000000 and 0003342. The recalled Mountain Buggy Urban Double strollers have item number U2204-002 and serial numbers between 000000 and 006957. The serial number and model number are on the back of the metal plate.

About 300 units, as CPSC gives them.

Mountain Buggy Urban Single and Urban Double Jogging Strollers.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

CPSC’s photos

CPSC shows 2 photos on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.

Who made and sold it?

  • Distributed by Sycamore Kids Inc., Fort Collins, Colo.
  • Baby furniture and baby product stores nationwide and Web retailers, from December 2004 through July 2005, for between $400 and $600.
  • Made in New Zealand, as the notice gives it.
Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

Was anyone hurt?

Sycamore has received 10 reports of handlebar either cracking or breaking, when the stroller was pulled up or taken down stairs. No injuries were reported.

Source:

CPSC, Recalls API. Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
  • The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.

    Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.

Source:

Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.

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