The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission in conjunction with phil&teds, of Fort Collins, Colo., has announced a voluntary recall of about 870 phil&teds dash strollers(sold between August 2015 through April 2016) because the hinge used to fold the dash v5 stroller can become damaged while opening and closing the stroller, posing a pinch hazard to the consumer.
phil&teds has received one report of the stroller hinge joint separating. No injuries have been reported.
This recall involves phil&teds dash v5 buggy-style strollers with serial numbers ranging between PTRV 0715/0746 and PTRV 0815/2525. The serial number is printed on the lower left rear cradle, next to the identification label. Colors and models included in the recall are:
| Color | EAN/UPC Code | Model |
| Black | 9 420015754 155 | DASH_V5_5 |
| Grey Marl | 9 420015754 179 | DASH_V5_7 |
| Blue Marl | 9 420015754 186 | DASH_V5_3 |
| Red | 9 420015754 162 | DASH_V5_11 |
Consumers should immediately stop using the dash v5 stroller and contact phil&teds toll-free at 855-652-9019 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. MT Monday through Friday or online at www.philandteds.com and click on “Support,” then “Upgrades” and “Recalls” for more information on how to have the stroller frame replaced free of charge.
